- Step 1: Register and pre-qualify your business
- Step 2: Apply for certification with the Business Enterprise Program
(for small companies owned by women, minorities and persons with disabilities)
- Step 3: Get bid notices by e-mail
Step 1: Register and Pre-Qualify Your Business
- Let State buyers know what products/services you offer
- Join the State's list of pre-qualified bidders - so you can submit bids in fewer steps
- Join special programs for small and diverse businesses
Required Forms
Bidder's Application Form [PDF, 286KB] 
- This list of commodities classifications will help you identify the proper supply/service codes to enter on the Bidder's Application Form (BAF)
- Small businesses: If you are a small Illinois business per Section 11 of the Bidders Application Form, you may qualify for the Small Business Set-Aside Program.
Federal Taxpayer ID number - W-9 Form [PDF, 72 KB]
Employer Report Form [PDF, 994KB] (Required if you have 15+ employees)
Certificate of Authority for Out-of-State Vendors [PDF, 152KB] (Required if you are a non-Illinois company)
Send Step 1 Forms and Documents To:
Bureau of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
401 South Spring Street
Room 405 William G. Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Need Help?
Call the Help Desk at 1-866-ILL-BUYS (1-866-455-2897) or e-mail webmaster@purchase.state.il.us
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Step 2: Apply for certification with the Business Enterprise Program
Complete the Recognition Certification Affidavit [PDF, 246KB] , if you are currently certified by one of the following entities:
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
- Chicago Minority Business Development Council (CMBDC)
- Womens Business Development Center (WBDC)
- City of Chicago
- Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA)
- METRA
- PACE
- Cook County
OR
Complete the BEP Schedule A Certification Affidavit [PDF, 160KB] ,
if you are not currently certified by one of the entities above.
To continue your annual BEP certification, complete the Business Enterprise Program Annual Certification Renewal [PDF, 102KB]
Send Step 1 and 2 Forms and Documents To:
Business Enterprise Program
100 W. Randolph
Suite 4-400
Chicago, IL 60601-3218
Fax: 312-814-5539
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Step 3: Get bid notices by e-mail
When you register your business on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, you can:
- Receive alerts whenever we need what you sell
- Respond to notices and calls for bid
- View awarded contracts
Need Help?
Call the Help Desk at 1-866-ILL-BUYS (1-866-455-2897) or e-mail webmaster@purchase.state.il.us
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