Frequently Asked Questions

Doing Business in Illinois

• "How to Do Business With the State for Commodities, Equipment, Services and Supplies"
• Answers questions about bidding on contracts and selling goods and services to the State of Illinois
• Particularly helpful if you have not contracted with the State and are unfamiliar with the process

Bid Advertisements

• View instructions for obtaining and submitting bids

Responding to Bids

• "How to Respond to State of Illinois Bid Invitations for Commodities, Equipment, and Supplies"
• Explains the state's purchasing process and how to read and respond to Invitations For Bid

Small Business Set-Aside Program

Printing and Paper Purchases