FY25: CPO Notice 2024.08 Public Act 103-570 and BEP Annual Reports

This contract pertains to the Illinois Commerce Commission's requirement to comply with Section 15-25(c-5) of the Illinois Procurement Code by posting an annual Business Enterprise Program (BEP) report. The contract, identified by solicitation number 26-524ICC-ICCSP-B-50227, was posted on December 3, 2025, with a response deadline of December 17, 2025. It involves services under NAICS code 541611, focusing on administrative and management consulting, with an estimated contract size ranging from $400,000 to $500,000. The primary deliverable is the submission and public posting of the FY25 BEP report, which details the utilization of minority-, women-, and disability-owned businesses in state contracting activities. The Illinois Commerce Commission reports a total BEP expenditure of approximately $450,394 for FY25, reflecting increased engagement with diverse vendors and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion through outreach initiatives such as participation in vendor summits. The documentation emphasizes the agency’s commitment to fostering diversity in procurement, mandating the use of BEP-registered vendors, and ensuring transparency through detailed reporting. The reports include comprehensive expenditure data broken down by vendor demographics, contract types, and service categories, highlighting the agency’s efforts to meet statutory requirements. While the solicitation references compliance with relevant procurement statutes, it does not specify particular FAR clauses, contract clauses, or evaluation criteria. The contract administration details indicate that the Illinois Commerce Commission oversees the process, with key contacts including Lance Bruere and Crystal Blakeman. The scope is centered on administrative reporting obligations rather than procurement of goods or services, and there are no specific provisions related to packaging, inspection, or offeror certifications beyond the agency’s BEP compliance mandates.