Illinois Secretary of State - Periodical Subscription Service - 26-350SOS-LIBRA-B-50070 (2026)
- Due
- Nov 19, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dave Littrell
- (000) 000-0000
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for annual periodical subscription service from 01/01/26 to 12/31/26 (print and online) for the Illinois State Library's collection located in Springfield, IL. Vendors must provide online support functions including renewing subscriptions, claiming lost/missing issues, and ordering new subscriptions. The contract term is from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The submission deadline is November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price.
Annual Periodical Subscription List
Lowest price
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Summary
The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for annual periodical subscription service from 01/01/26 to 12/31/26 (print and online) for the Illinois State Library's collection located in Springfield, IL. Vendors must provide online support functions including renewing subscriptions, claiming lost/missing issues, and ordering new subscriptions.
The contract term is from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The submission deadline is November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Annual Periodical Subscription List
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Standard Illinois Certifications, Pricing Proposal
- Submit to
- Illinois State Library 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701-1796 Email: [email protected] or via BidBuy
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote 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 November 19, 2025. 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: Illinois State Library 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701-1796 Email: [email protected] or via BidBuy. For questions, contact Dave Littrell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
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 Quote 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: Annual Periodical Subscription List. 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: "Lowest price" 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: Standard Illinois Certifications, Pricing Proposal. 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.