How do I find Sole Source contracts in Illinois?

Sole Source contracts in Illinois are posted on federal (SAM.gov) and state procurement portals. Federal set-aside contracts require Sole Source certification through certify.SBA.gov. Illinois state contracts may also have separate small-business preference programs — Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications. ProcureTap aggregates both federal and state-level opportunities and filters by set-aside indicators when the source data includes them.

Does Illinois have its own equivalent of Sole Source?

Illinois's state-level small-business programs include: Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications. These state programs are separate from the federal Sole Source program and have their own certification processes. Statutory reference: Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/).

Where can I register as a Sole Source vendor in Illinois?

Federal Sole Source certification is handled by the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. For Illinois state contracts, additional vendor registration is required at Illinois BidBuy (https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/). Most local agencies have their own procurement platforms (Bonfire, PlanetBids, DemandStar, etc.) — one registration per platform typically covers all agencies on that platform.

Sole Source Contracts in Illinois

Federal Sole Source set-aside contracts available in Illinois plus state-level small-business preferences (Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.

Sole Source program at a glance

A contract awarded without competition because the agency has determined only one source can perform the work — a procurement method, not a small-business program. Several set-aside programs allow sole-source awards within certain dollar thresholds.

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Illinois state small-business programs

In addition to federal Sole Source set-asides, Illinois maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.

Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications

Statutory reference: Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/).

Illinois has aggressive BEP utilization goals — 30% of state contracts to minority, women, veteran, and persons-with-disabilities owned firms.

Where to register in Illinois

Illinois BidBuy is the primary state procurement portal. Register through BidBuy (powered by Periscope) for state contract opportunities. Vendor registration is required to submit bids.

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Open Sole Source-eligible bids in Illinois

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Sole Source program at a glance

Illinois state small-business programs

Where to register in Illinois

Open Sole Source-eligible bids in Illinois

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