For Immediate Release – September 2, 2025
DoIT’s Office of Supplier Diversity Launches New IT Vendor Education Series with Free Webinar on State Contracting Disclosures
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology’s (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity, in collaboration with the IT Procurement Office (ITPO), invite current and prospective vendors to attend an important educational webinar on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (CT).
This session kicks off the new “Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement” educational series. This free session, “Understanding Vendor Disclosures,” offers a practical overview of key disclosure requirements for IT vendors contracting with the State of Illinois, particularly those working with DoIT.
Topics will include:
- Conflict of interest statements
- Political contribution reporting
- Illinois Department of Human Rights registration
- Proper use of the Illinois Procurement Gateway
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Full compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and CPO-GS rules
“This session is part of our ongoing commitment to empower vendors with the tools and knowledge they need to do business effectively with the State,” said DoIT Chief of Supplier Diversity Alice Rivera-Alfaro. “We’re breaking down complex requirements and replacing confusion with clarity.”
The webinar will be presented by procurement experts from ITPO and hosted by DoIT’s Office of Supplier Diversity. Attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen their submissions, reduce processing delays, and improve compliance readiness for future solicitations.
To register for the webinar, visit: https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/r03f8ef073b58a525b0abdc531e7cd65e
The session will be recorded and made available to registrants after the event. For more information about upcoming events and vendor resources, visit: https://doit.illinois.gov/news/events.html.
