Putative Father Small Purchase

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services is processing a small purchase with emergency conditions for putative father services, with a due date of September 4, 2026. This is not a competitive bid opportunity.

Vendors must satisfy 34 distinct certification categories covering legal and financial standing, ethical conduct, employment practices, environmental compliance, and regulatory adherence. Key requirements include vendor eligibility verification (legal entity status, educational loan default status, criminal history limitations, state debt delinquency), procurement ethics compliance (prohibitions on bid rigging, collusion, improper lobbying), drug-free workplace certification, equal employment opportunity compliance, environmental protection compliance, and information technology accessibility standards. All certifications apply to subcontractors and must be incorporated into any subcontracts. Vendors face penalties for false certifications, including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, and potential civil or criminal liability under the Illinois False Claims Act. State-specific regulations include steel product sourcing for public works, political contribution restrictions, employment vacancy posting requirements, and forced labor and child labor prohibitions for foreign-made equipment and materials.

Contracts of $1,000 or more require vendors to pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. Vendors must maintain records for three years (or five years if federal funds are used), comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and obtain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The State retains sole and exclusive ownership of all work products. Payment follows the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for services through June 30 due by July 31. The contract may utilize federal funding (percentage to be specified in award notice) and is contingent upon appropriated funds availability. The State may terminate for cause with written notice or for convenience with thirty days' notice.