Small Purchase-TAA Advertising

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is soliciting quotes from businesses interested in providing newspaper advertisement placement services for certified Trade Act Adjustment (TAA) petitions on an as-needed basis for the FY 2020-FY 2021 period. The purpose of the advertisements is to inform workers who have lost their jobs due to foreign competition that they may be eligible for special benefits under the TAA, including Trade Readjustment Allowances. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing advertisement copy, identifying newspapers for placement, obtaining cost estimates, and ensuring notices are placed within a calendar week of the placement request. IDES will reimburse the vendor for the cost of the ad placement and pay an advertising commission upon receipt of invoices. The RFQ states that 41 advertisements were placed in State Fiscal Year 2016 with a budget of $12,000.00 for a six-month period. Vendor selection will be based on the lowest quoted price from the vendor best meeting IDES' requirements. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group, and waive minor defects. The contract opportunity is open to all interested vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range for the contract.