NIGP Virtual Forum 2021 for 42 EEC Staff - Small Purchase With Sole Source Conditions

This procurement is for the registration of 42 employees from the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) to attend the 2021 NIGP Virtual Forum, a professional development conference for public procurement officials. The contract, classified as a small purchase with sole source conditions, is a one-time purchase with a total value of $10,458 at the early bird registration rate of $249 per attendee. The National Institute of Governmental Procurement (NIGP) is the sole source vendor for this event. The contract term is for the duration of the 2021 NIGP Virtual Forum, and the due date for this procurement is May 20, 2021.

The procurement includes standard State of Illinois contracting terms and conditions, such as compliance with civil rights laws, drug-free workplace requirements, use tax compliance, and prohibitions on bid rigging and political contributions. Vendors must confirm compliance with these certifications on an annual basis. There do not appear to be any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The procurement budget of $10,458 is based on the registration fees for the 42 EEC staff members to attend the conference.