SM PUR for IDHHC Whisper Room

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is seeking a brand-name Whisper Room testing booth for its Chicago location, with proposals due May 27, 2026 and installation required by June 30, 2026.

This is a brand-name procurement, limiting competition to the Whisper Room manufacturer or authorized distributors. The booth will be used to administer state certification tests for sign language interpreters at the IDHHC's facility at 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, Illinois.

The vendor must ship the equipment to the specified Chicago address and complete installation by June 30, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable. The vendor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and maintain insurance including General Commercial Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law.

Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for supplies and services through June 30 of any year due by July 31 of that same year. The State retains exclusive ownership of all work product and deliverables. The vendor must maintain books and records for three years (or five years if federal funds are used). The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and may be terminated by the State for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice of safety jeopardy or material non-performance. The contract is governed by Illinois law.