Illinois Secretary of State 2026 Organ Donor Program Media Buy - 26-350SOS-SOS35-B-51159
Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Mar 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Dave Littrell
- (000) 000-0000
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is seeking bids for a media buy to promote the organ/tissue donor registry statewide, including television, radio, streaming, digital placement (such as Google Search), and social media advertising in both English and Spanish. Commercials and digital placement should run from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 with a budget of $1,119,000. Statewide coverage may include stations in or around the Metro East area, East St. Louis, or St. Louis. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026.
30 Second TV Spot, 30 Second Radio Spot, 15 Second TV Spot, 15 Second Radio Spot, Digital Placement, Total Campaign Value
Number of free spots (30 points), Total commission charged (70 points)
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Summary
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is seeking bids for a media buy to promote the organ/tissue donor registry statewide, including television, radio, streaming, digital placement (such as Google Search), and social media advertising in both English and Spanish.
Commercials and digital placement should run from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 with a budget of $1,119,000. Statewide coverage may include stations in or around the Metro East area, East St. Louis, or St. Louis. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Number of free spots (30 points), Total commission charged (70 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- 30 Second TV Spot
- 30 Second Radio Spot
- 15 Second TV Spot
- 15 Second Radio Spot
- Digital Placement
- Total Campaign Value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Disclosure
- IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Submit to
- ILSOS Organ Donor 501 South 2nd Street Room 451 Howlett Building Springfield, IL 62756 US
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: ILSOS Organ Donor 501 South 2nd Street Room 451 Howlett Building Springfield, IL 62756 US. For questions, contact Dave Littrell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dave Littrell at (000) 000-0000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 30 Second TV Spot, 30 Second Radio Spot, 15 Second TV Spot, 15 Second Radio Spot, Digital Placement, Total Campaign Value. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Number of free spots (30 points), Total commission charged (70 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Disclosure, IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Bid Bond, Performance Bond. Review the full document from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.