Small Purchase-TAA Advertising

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), is seeking small purchase quotes for newspaper advertisement placement services of certified Trade Act Adjustment (TAA) petitions on an as-needed basis for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing the copy, identifying the newspaper(s), obtaining cost estimates, and placing the notices 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 the vendor's invoices. The RFQ specifies that there is no limit to the size of the advertisements, but the best value will be considered in the approval process. IDES has a budget of $12,560.00 for a six-month period in the current fiscal year, and 38 advertisements have been placed to date. Vendor selection will be based on the lowest quoted percentage of charges for each media buy. The response deadline is May 17, 2021.

This opportunity is limited to Illinois businesses registered in the State of Illinois' Small Business Set-Aside Program (SBSP). The Standard Terms and Conditions, Standard Certifications, and Notice of Electronic Submission Only requirements will apply to the selected vendor. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the award value is not specified beyond the $12,560.00 budget for the current fiscal year.