Illinois BidBuy #27-592SFM-AMIN5-B-53440

Sole Source Award for Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Maintenance, Ceremonies, and Scholarships

This notice announces the intent to award a sole source contract for memorial maintenance, ceremonies, and scholarships related to the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial. - Government Buyer: - State Fire Marshal (SFM), Administration department, Illinois - OEMs and Vendors: - Illinois Firefighter Memorial Foundation (sole vendor and recipient) - Products/Services Requested: - Reimbursement for costs associated with: - Maintaining the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial - Organizing the annual memorial commemoration and Medal of Honor ceremony - Providing scholarships for graduate, undergraduate, or other post-secondary education to children and spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty - Service covers a two-year period - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source award (no competition) - Opportunity for interested parties to submit written comments or request a public hearing - Scholarships specifically for children and spouses of fallen firefighters - Managed via the Illinois BidBuy portal - No product line items; all services pertain to memorial and scholarship support

Description

This solicitation is a sole source procurement intended to award a contract to the Illinois Firefighter Memorial Foundation. The contract involves reimbursement of costs associated with maintaining the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial, holding the annual memorial commemoration and Medal of Honor ceremony, and providing scholarships for graduate, undergraduate, or other post-secondary education approved by the Foundation. The scholarships are for children and spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. The bid opening is scheduled for August 6, 2026, and the procurement is managed through the Illinois BidBuy portal.

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