Opportunity

Illinois BidBuy #26-551HDA-LEGAL-B-51754

Illinois Housing Development Authority Seeks Public Relations Firm for Media Campaigns (Small Purchase)

Posted

March 31, 2026

Respond By

April 10, 2026

Identifier

26-551HDA-LEGAL-B-51754

NAICS

541820

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Legal department is seeking a Public Relations Firm to support media campaigns and outreach efforts. - Buyer: Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), Legal department (LEGAL551) - Services requested: - Public Relations Firm Services for campaign strategies and insights across print, TV, radio, and social media - 600 hours over a one-year contract term - Blended hourly rate; vendors invoice for actual hours worked - Staff list with names, titles, and hourly rates required - Reimbursement for in-person meeting/event expenses (transportation, hotel, mileage, parking, gas, per diem) - Not-to-exceed amount for contract period - No specific OEMs or vendors named (service-based solicitation) - Contract limited to small businesses; bids over $100,000 not accepted (Small Purchase threshold) - Notable requirements: - Detailed staff documentation - Expense reimbursement subject to cap - Place of performance: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (IHDA offices) - NAICS not specified; NIGP codes include 91826, 918-26, 91503

Description

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is seeking a Public Relations Firm to provide strategies and insights for campaigns across various media channels including print, TV, radio, and social media. The contract term is one year with a blended hourly rate based on 600 hours of work, invoiced for actual hours worked. Additionally, expenses related to in-person meetings and events such as transportation, hotel, mileage, parking, gas, and per diem are included with a not-to-exceed amount for the contract period. The solicitation is subject to a Small Purchase threshold of $100,000, and bids exceeding this amount cannot be accepted.

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