27-420DCEO-TOURI-B-50441 | FY27-32 TRAVEL MAGAZINE DEVELOPMENT AND PRINTING

The contract titled "FY27-32 TRAVEL MAGAZINE DEVELOPMENT AND PRINTING" (solicitation number 27-420DCEO-TOURI-B-50441) issued by the Illinois Department of Tourism encompasses the development and printing services for travel magazines scheduled for fiscal years 2027 through 2032. The base location for performance is Springfield, Illinois, and the agency has outlined detailed technical specifications to ensure consistent production quality of the Enjoy Illinois seasonal publications, including Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter editions. These specifications cover all aspects of printing—from page count, paper types, ink usage, prepress standards, binding, finishing, and proofing procedures to packaging, labeling, and delivery logistics—ensuring that the final product meets or exceeds agency standards and is delivered on schedule. In addition to the technical and production requirements, the contract emphasizes strong commitments to diversity and inclusion through the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and the State of Illinois Commitment to Diversity (C2D) initiatives. Prospective bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to include Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities certified vendors in their subcontracting plans or show compliance with the required BEP participation goals. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive guidance and documentation requirements for these diversity provisions, including utilization plans, good faith effort protocols, and vendor disclosure forms. These provisions intend to foster equitable procurement opportunities while promoting supplier diversity, accountability, and compliance with state procurement standards. The agency's point of contact oversees coordination and communication with bidders throughout the solicitation process.