TAA Advertising

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has issued a Request for Price Quote (RFQ) for newspaper advertisement placement services of certified Trade Act Adjustment (TAA) petitions on an as-needed basis for fiscal year 2019, covering the period from September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The vendor will be responsible for preparing the copy for newspaper notices, identifying the appropriate newspapers, obtaining cost estimates, and ensuring the notices are placed within one 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 required notice content includes details on the worker group(s) covered by the certification, the name and address of the worker's firm, the impact, certification, and expiration dates, the available benefits and reemployment services, and instructions on how and where workers should apply for TAA benefits and services. Vendor selection will be based on the lowest quoted price from the vendor best meeting IDES' requirements. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.