FY27 Periodical Subscription Service

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting bids for the FY27 Periodical Subscription Service to provide annual print and online subscriptions for the Illinois State Library collection. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with deliveries made to Springfield, Illinois. Beyond providing the subscriptions, the selected vendor must offer online support functions for renewing subscriptions, ordering new titles, and claiming lost or missing issues. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Awarded vendors must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act and adhere to strict security and confidentiality standards, including the agency's data security policies and U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity directives. Required insurance coverage includes General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory Worker's Compensation. Additionally, the vendor must certify compliance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act and various federal civil rights laws.