What does Communications do?

The Communications office within the Illinois Secretary of State’s office supports the production and distribution of official state publications and specialized documentation essential to public recordkeeping and civic engagement. Its core mission centers on ensuring the accurate, durable, and accessible printing and supply of critical government materials, including the Blue Book and other official publications requiring embossing and high-fidelity reproduction. Strategic priorities include maintaining the integrity of state-issued printed materials, securing reliable sources for specialty paper products, and upholding consistent quality standards across all published outputs. Key programs focus on the lifecycle management of official state documents, from design and embossing to replenishment of consumables used in ceremonial and administrative functions. Procurement patterns reveal a consistent reliance on specialized printing services and industrial paper supply chains to sustain the production of official publications. Contracts are typically issued as direct solicitations under standard government procurement vehicles, with no set-asides applied, indicating a focus on technical capability and material specification over socioeconomic preferences. The agency prioritizes vendors capable of meeting exacting standards for embossing, paper weight, and archival durability. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 323117 for book printing—particularly for bound, embossed official volumes—and 424130 for industrial paper merchant wholesalers, reflecting a need for high-grade, specialty paper stocks compatible with state printing equipment. Vendor relationships are built on technical precision, supply chain reliability, and adherence to state document standards rather than diversity initiatives. The Communications office operates as a specialized unit under the Illinois Secretary of State, with no physical location listed, suggesting a centralized, administrative function supporting statewide operations. It utilizes standard state procurement mechanisms to acquire mission-critical printed materials and supporting consumables, ensuring continuity in the production of authoritative state publications.

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You can find contracts from Communications on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Communications award?

Communications awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Communications?

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Who are the top contractors for Communications?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Communications in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Communications located?

Communications is located in IL. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Communications

Part of Illinois · Illinois

The Communications office within the Illinois Secretary of State’s office supports the production and distribution of official state publications and specialized documentation essential to public recordkeeping and civic engagement. Its core mission centers on ensuring the accurate, durable, and accessible printing and supply of critical government materials, including the Blue Book and other official publications requiring embossing and high-fidelity reproduction.

Communications

Part of Illinois · Illinois

Recent Communications Contracts

26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973 | Replenish specialty paper

Supply of 17.5×22.5” White Offset Paper (60# Husky Opaque Offset)

Supply of 11×17” Watermark Paper with Centered Watermark

Packaging, Palletizing, and Delivery Logistics (FOB Destination)

Subcontractor Compliance and Oversight Management

Head and Foot Band Installation

26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50560 | 2025 - 2026 Blue Book with embossing.

Cover Embossing (Blind and Gold)

Image Preparation and Digital Asset Management

Full-Service Book Printing and Binding

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Recent Communications Contracts

26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973 | Replenish specialty paper

Supply of 17.5×22.5” White Offset Paper (60# Husky Opaque Offset)

Supply of 11×17” Watermark Paper with Centered Watermark

Packaging, Palletizing, and Delivery Logistics (FOB Destination)

Subcontractor Compliance and Oversight Management

Head and Foot Band Installation

26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50560 | 2025 - 2026 Blue Book with embossing.

Cover Embossing (Blind and Gold)

Image Preparation and Digital Asset Management

Full-Service Book Printing and Binding

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I do business with Communications?

Who are the top contractors for Communications?

Where is Communications located?