Agency Procurement Officer is a government contact at Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Agency is associated with 24 contracts. Activity spans Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, Marketing Consulting Services, and Other Social Advocacy Organizations.
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The contract pertains to an exempt notice issued under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act for the development of a Cannabis Social Equity Program SmartSheet. It is a solicitation released by the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency, identified by solicitation number 26-420DCEO-ECOEQ-B-49905. The contract focuses on information technology services related to custom software development, classified under NAICS code 541512. The place of performance is Springfield, Illinois.
The notice was posted on January 21, 2026, with a response deadline of February 10, 2026. It does not specify any set-aside type or description. The designated point of contact for procurement matters is the Agency Procurement Officer, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Additional details and submission opportunities are accessible through the Illinois BidBuy portal.
The contract seeks a qualified travel agency to provide international travel services, including arranging flights and hotel accommodations. The selected vendor will be responsible for making travel bookings and covering the initial costs, subsequently submitting invoices for reimbursement. This solicitation is issued by the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency and is identified under solicitation number 26-420DCEO-STRTC-B-50758. The work will be performed in Springfield, Illinois.
Respondents must submit their proposals by January 28, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 561599, which relates to travel arrangement services. The point of contact for this solicitation is the Agency Procurement Officer, reachable via email or phone. Further details and submission instructions are available through the Illinois bid portal.
IllinoisSpringfield,
IL,
USA$500K–$2Mest.
NAICS
561599
All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
The Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency intends to award a sole source contract to NGI Capital Inc., operating as Apex IT, for the provision of Weatherization System Support and Enhancements during the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This contract, identified by solicitation number 26-420DCEO-COMMA-B-50601, covers support and development services to maintain and improve weatherization platforms, which are vital for energy efficiency programs in Springfield, Illinois. The award is considered economically feasible only with this vendor, and the opportunity is not set aside for any specific business type.
Interested parties have until January 9, 2026, at 4 p.m. to submit written comments or request a public hearing regarding this sole source award notice; otherwise, the planned hearing will be canceled. The final deadline for responses related to this solicitation is January 14, 2026. Questions or comments can be directed to the Agency Procurement Officer via email or phone, as provided in the contract details. The contract and related documents are accessible through the Illinois bid procurement system website.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism, is seeking a vendor to support the development, production, advertising sales, promotion, and printing of its biannual travel magazine, Enjoy Illinois. This publication aims to encourage travel throughout the state by showcasing the diverse attractions and experiences available in Illinois. The contract encompasses ongoing responsibilities related to the magazine’s creation and distribution to maximize its impact on tourism.
The solicitation, identified as Fy27-32 Travel Magazine Development And Printing, was posted on December 23, 2025, with a response deadline of February 9, 2026. The place of performance for the contract is Springfield, Illinois. Interested vendors with capabilities in printing and advertising sales within the NAICS code 323111 are invited to submit proposals. The Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency is managing the contract procurement process, with inquiries directed to the Agency Procurement Officer via the provided contact information.
The contract titled "Exempt Notice DCEO Exempt Procurement Report FY26 Jul-Dec" is a solicitation issued by the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency, focused on procurement activities within the fiscal year 2026 from July to December. It falls under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services, and is designated as a SLED (State, Local, Education, and Tribal) organization type. The solicitation was posted on December 18, 2025, with responses due by December 31, 2025.
This contract is specific to work performed within the state of Illinois and is managed by the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency. The point of contact for this procurement is the Agency Procurement Officer, reachable via email or phone. The solicitation does not specify any type of set-aside or special consideration. Additional details and submission information are accessible through the provided online bid portal.
IllinoisIL,
USA$287Kest.
NAICS
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity intends to award a sole-source contract to GrowthWheel International Inc. for the CY26 Annual Subscription to their proprietary business advisory platform, "GrowthWheel." This subscription provides the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network access to an integrated, 360-degree visual business assessment toolkit and workflow system designed to improve business startup success and support growth strategies. The contract covers a comprehensive eLearning solution tailored for approximately 150 business advisors within the network, including a custom-branded Learning Management System (LMS) called the IL SBDC Advisor Academy. Key deliverables involve LMS setup, content hosting, curriculum development spanning over 110 hours of training modules across essential business topics, analytics reporting, administrator training, and ongoing content updates. The contract supports integration with existing Illinois SBDC resources, bilingual capabilities, and alignment with national best practices, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and continuity given GrowthWheel’s prior role and unique platform features.
Value-wise, the contract is structured as a one-year subscription covering both one-time setup and recurring licensing fees, totaling approximately $173,700 with an additional yearly recurring fee of $9,000 subject to a 5% annual increase. The scope includes specialized training modules such as Advisor Fundamentals, Illinois Essentials, business processes, legal issues, funding, and marketing, along with access to national conference materials and video integrations. Ownership of content is split, with the Illinois SBDC retaining rights to Illinois-specific modules while GrowthWheel maintains ownership of other materials. The place of performance and acceptance lies within Illinois, with the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency overseeing inspections and contract administration. The procurement follows a sole source justification based on GrowthWheel’s unique capabilities and previous usage, and no competing vendors have been solicited. Interested parties have a comment period with a deadline before the contract award, and the point of contact is the Illinois agency procurement officer. No formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or standard evaluation factors are noted, indicating a specialized purchase aimed at maintaining continuity of services rather than competitive bidding.
The contract involves an emergency extension of tourism marketing and creative services for the state of Illinois, managed by the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency. Originally initiated as an emergency procurement due to critical marketing needs, the contract has been extended multiple times under Illinois Procurement Code provisions allowing such extensions with approval from the Chief Procurement Officer. The current extension, valued approximately between 61 million and 87 million dollars, is intended to maintain uninterrupted marketing efforts while a formal solicitation process is underway. The scope encompasses planning and executing advertising campaigns aimed at promoting Illinois as a tourism destination across domestic and international markets, including niche segments like conventions and sports tourism. The vendor, Spurrier Group LLC, is a certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) firm, emphasizing the state's preference for minority, women, or disability-owned businesses.
The procurement process is governed by state regulations, with no specific federal clauses incorporated. The documentation indicates that the extension is justified solely on the basis of ensuring service continuity during leadership transition and procurement activities, without referencing detailed evaluation criteria, award methodology, or specific performance standards. There are no explicit requirements related to packaging, shipping, inspection, or acceptance, as the contract primarily involves service delivery rather than tangible goods. Administrative details specify the vendor and agency addresses, with signatures from designated procurement officials required for approval. Overall, the contract emphasizes emergency procedural compliance, ongoing service provision, and adherence to state procurement laws, with no additional supporting documents or detailed technical specifications included in the available records.
This contract involves a sole source award to the US Travel Association for an annual membership aimed at supporting tourism offices across the United States. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, specifically its Office of Tourism, intends to secure this membership to access vital industry research, data, and exclusive participation in major events such as the IPW international trade show. The membership, valued at approximately $105,000 for the calendar year 2026, is justified on the grounds of its unique benefits that cannot be obtained elsewhere, including economic impact data, consumer insights, and advocacy resources essential for promoting Illinois tourism effectively. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 813319, and the contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000.
The justification documents emphasize the strategic importance of this membership, highlighting a history of purchase since 2016 and the critical role it plays in industry engagement and economic development efforts. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments or requests for a public hearing by November 7, 2025, after which the hearing may be canceled if no objections are received. The procurement process is managed through the Illinois bid system, with a designated agency procurement officer serving as the primary contact. Overall, this contract ensures continued access to exclusive industry resources and opportunities vital for advancing Illinois’s tourism sector.
The contract involves a small purchase under sole source conditions for the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity agency to secure a membership with the National Governors Association (NGA) for the fiscal year 2026, covering October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The procurement process was initiated with a solicitation posted on September 9, 2025, with a response deadline set for September 16, 2025. The contract value is fixed at $20,790, reflecting the cost for the NGA membership during this period. The procurement is managed by the agency's designated procurement officer, who can be contacted via email or phone for further details. The solicitation was conducted under NAICS code 924110, which pertains to state and local government agencies involved in economic and community development activities. Additional details and documentation related to the solicitation can be accessed through the Illinois bid portal.
IllinoisIL,
USA$21Kest.
NAICS
924110
Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
