26-560IFA-IFA56-B-51432 | Emergency SPSSC-Property Assessed Clean Energy Consultant Services

The contract titled "Emergency SPSSC-Property Assessed Clean Energy Consultant Services" (Solicitation Number 26-560IFA-IFA56-B-51432) is issued by the Illinois Finance Authority for consulting services related to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. This firm-fixed-price engagement covers a six-month period with a monthly retainer of $5,000, resulting in a total contract value of $30,000. The work is to be performed in Chicago, Illinois, by qualified personnel who comply with state and federal laws, including prevailing wage requirements. The contract emphasizes timely performance and requires vendor adherence to reporting, quality standards, confidentiality, indemnification, and audit provisions. Subcontracting is allowed but only with the State’s prior written approval, and all subcontractors must meet the same contractual certifications and compliance obligations as the prime vendor. Contractual clauses establish requirements related to assignment restrictions, record retention (five years if federal funds are used), confidentiality, and indemnification protecting the State against vendor-related liabilities. Background checks on vendor personnel may be conducted for security reasons, and immediate reassignment is mandated for individuals failing those checks or not meeting performance standards. The procurement is conducted as a Small Purchase, with award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable, subject to mandatory pass/fail certifications including compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, lobbying prohibitions, forced labor restrictions, and environmental law compliance under Illinois statutes. Contract termination may occur for cause or convenience, with required notices and protections. Invoicing aligns with deliverables and milestones, and payments are administered by the Illinois Finance Authority’s Accounts Payable Department. Overall, the contract ensures careful oversight of PACE consulting services through structured contractual controls, compliance mandates, and defined performance standards.