State Fair Security-SPSC

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for State Fair security services under a small purchase with emergency conditions, with proposals due August 7, 2026.

The procurement carries the State of Illinois Standard Certifications (version 26.2) compliance requirement, which applies to all vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendors must attest to 34 distinct certification categories covering legal entity status, educational loan defaults, felony convictions, environmental violations, workplace standards, and procurement integrity. Continuous compliance is required throughout the contract term and any renewal periods; contractors on agreements exceeding one year must recertify by January 1 of each subsequent fiscal year with detailed explanations of any changes affecting eligibility. False information or failure to maintain compliance triggers contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, and criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act. The certifications include drug-free workplace requirements for employers with 25 or more employees on contracts exceeding $5,000; equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination practices; environmental and lead-poisoning prevention compliance; cybersecurity standards; and employment vacancy posting through Illinois JobLink. Contracts valued over $25,000 are subject to political contribution restrictions and prohibitions against hiring the Governor's family members or recent state employees with procurement authority for lobbying purposes.

Under the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (version 23.2), vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, secure prior written approval for any subcontracting, and maintain comprehensive books and records for three years (five if federal funding is involved) subject to audit. The State reserves the right to terminate for cause with immediate notice or for convenience with thirty days' notice. All work product becomes exclusive property of the State of Illinois.

No contract value, term length, or scope detail beyond "State Fair Evolv" is specified in the source materials.