27-350SOS-LIBRA-B-54462 | FY27 Periodical Subscription Service

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting bids for the FY27 Periodical Subscription Service to support the Illinois State Library's collection. The contract covers the provision of both print and online annual periodical subscriptions for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with specific start dates varying by publication. The selected vendor must provide comprehensive subscription management, including online support functions for renewing subscriptions, ordering new titles, and claiming lost or missing issues. Award will be based on the lowest price provided for all titles on the attached list, provided the bidder meets all responsibility and responsiveness requirements. This contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and includes several mandatory compliance requirements. Vendors must adhere to the State Prompt Payment Act, the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act, and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Key obligations include maintaining general commercial liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as auto liability and worker's compensation coverage. Additionally, the contractor must complete the agency's network security assessment and ethics training. The agreement is subject to the availability of funds from the Illinois General Assembly or federal sources and requires the vendor to certify their taxpayer status and compliance with U.S. civil rights laws.