Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation seeks proposals for a multiyear statewide public education media campaign on cannabis programs. The campaign must inform consumers about legal vs. illicit cannabis markets, promote responsible use, and provide resources. Phases include research, creative development, execution, review, and handoff. Proposals due November 19, 2026 via BidBuy. Evaluation based on technical merit (80%) and price (20%). BEP goal of 16% applies. Contract term through June 30, 2028 with renewal options.
Proposals must be submitted through BidBuy by the bid opening date. The bid opening date is November 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM. offeror shall submit offers in bidbuy, and the state shall open offers electronically in bidbuy on the bid opening date.
The awarded vendor shall invoice at completion of the contract unless tied to milestones. the awarded vendor shall invoice at the completion of the contract unless invoicing is tied in the contract to milestones, deliverables, or other invoicing requirements agreed to in the contract.
The evaluation considers technical merit and price together. the evaluation of price/cost is weighted at 20% of the total possible proposal score, with the remaining 80% allocated to technical merit, quality of content, and other non-price factors.
Offerors must have experienced staff with at least 5 years in developing multiyear statewide media campaigns. offeror shall have an experienced staff, including senior-level account managers, each with five (5) years experience in the subject matter related to this RFP.
Protests must be received within 14 days after the solicitation or award. the protest review office must physically receive the protest no later than fourteen (14) days after the solicitation or related addendum was posted to the bulletin.
Failure to submit required documents or entering pricing in the alternate description field may cause disqualification. entering cost, pricing or discount information in the alternate description may result in disqualification.