Need a It Contract in Illinois? AroundWire Can Help

In Illinois, IT service contracts—covering areas such as software development, systems integration, managed services, and consulting—are governed by both state procurement law (notably the Illinois Procurement Code, 30 ILCS 500) and applicable federal regulations when public funds are involved. Contracts typically require vendors to register and be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State and, when engaging with state agencies, to register with the Illinois Procurement Gateway. Prevailing wage laws generally do not apply to IT, but minority-, women-, and veteran-owned business participation goals may be set. Data privacy and security provisions are prominent, especially for contracts involving state data, requiring compliance with Illinois’ Personal Information Protection Act and, in some cases, the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Contractors must often provide certificates of insurance, including general liability, cyber liability, and workers’ compensation, meeting minimum coverage thresholds set by the state. Payment terms generally adhere to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, with net 30 days standard for undisputed invoices. Contracts usually include clauses for termination for convenience by the state, indemnification, and detailed service level agreements (SLAs). Dispute resolution is typically handled within Illinois courts, as mandatory arbitration is less common. Vendors must also comply with state ethics, anti-collusion, and conflict-of-interest statutes, and background checks may be required for personnel accessing sensitive systems or facilities.