Painting Supplies Contract

The Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting bids to establish a multi-year, as-needed contract for the purchase of paint and painting supplies to support state operations. This competitive procurement was posted on December 3, 2025, with a bid due date of December 11, 2025. The contract will operate on an as-needed basis, meaning the state will order supplies as required rather than committing to fixed quantities. Prospective vendors must comply with all 34 certification requirements outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document, which covers financial standing, criminal history, environmental compliance, labor practices, anti-discrimination policies, drug-free workplace standards, and lobbying restrictions. Vendors are required to certify compliance at the time of bid submission, and for contracts exceeding one year in duration, annual recertification by January 1 of each fiscal year is mandatory, with vendors obligated to report any changes affecting their eligibility status. The specific details regarding item quantities, pricing structures, evaluation criteria, contract term length, renewal options, and other material procurement parameters are contained in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ), which should be consulted for comprehensive procurement specifications.

The attached documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or award values and budget ranges for this painting supplies contract. Vendors must ensure full compliance with all mandatory state certifications and demonstrate that they are not delinquent on state debts, have not been convicted of procurement-related crimes, comply with applicable environmental and labor laws, and maintain appropriate workplace standards. All subcontractors utilized in contract performance must also be subject to the same certification requirements and compliance obligations. Prospective bidders should review both the Standard Illinois Certifications document and the complete RFQ to understand all eligibility requirements, submission procedures, and contract conditions before preparing their responses by the December 11, 2025 deadline.