No special license required. AXA South bids and holds prime government contracts as an authorized contracting party. No special license is required to bid or hold the prime relationship in the categories we pursue. Any work that requires a state-issued trade, professional, or specialty license is performed by subcontractors who hold those licenses in the project jurisdiction.
IllinoisIllinois licenses construction trades at the local level. Qualifying work is performed by appropriately licensed trade contractors.
AXA South is a contracting and program-management firm, not a licensed trade.
Illinois BidBuy
Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Chicago, Springfield, Rockford
Installations and federal sites
- Naval Station Great Lakes
- Scott Air Force Base
- Rock Island Arsenal
Notable state buyers
- Illinois DOT
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- University of Illinois system
Illinois licenses construction trades at the local level. Qualifying work is performed by appropriately licensed trade contractors.
Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies to qualifying public-works projects.
What actually moves money here.
Rail and freight consolidation in Chicago, agricultural equipment manufacturing, healthcare systems, and Scott Air Force Base as the home of U.S. Transportation Command.
Scott AFB and USTRANSCOM generate transportation, logistics, and IT requirements with national reach from a single location. Illinois CMS runs centralized procurement, and the state's Chief Procurement Officer structure means solicitations move through a formal, well-documented, and slow process.
State fiscal year ends June 30. Illinois' payment cycle is a real planning factor: vendors should price and plan for extended payment timelines on state contracts. The federal fiscal year closes September 30, so August and September carry the heaviest volume of simplified-acquisition and micro-purchase activity at every installation in the state.
Illinois runs the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) with an aspirational goal of 30 percent of state contract dollars to minority, women, and disabled-owned firms, plus a separate Veteran Business Program. Chicago enforces its own MBE/WBE requirements.
Submitting a BEP utilization plan as an afterthought. On Illinois solicitations with BEP goals, an incomplete utilization plan makes the bid non-responsive even when the price is best.
Every category below is open for Illinois solicitations.
Janitorial & Custodial
Recurring custodial routes for office buildings, courthouses, clinics, depots, and schools. AXA South holds the contract, sets the SLA, and runs the program against agency standards while a vetted local crew puts hands on the work.
Grounds & Landscaping
Mowing routes, landscape care, irrigation, and tree work for federal installations, courthouses, parks, depots, and school campuses. We carry the contract; local crews and licensed arborists do the work.
Facilities Maintenance
Building operations and maintenance for owned and leased government space. We hold the O&M contract and coordinate the licensed trades that touch HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and controls.
Construction & Renovation
Renovation, repair, and small construction for government-occupied space. AXA South carries the prime relationship; the trades on site are licensed in the state where the project sits.
Roofing, Painting & Flooring
Roof systems, paint, and commercial flooring on government buildings. AXA South bids and runs the project; manufacturer-certified installers carry out the work to preserve warranty.
HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing service contracts for government buildings. We carry the contract and the agency relationship. Licensed master electricians, mechanical contractors, and plumbers in the project state perform the work.
Office Supplies & MRO
Office products, industrial supply, safety, and MRO for government agencies. We quote against your RFQs, screen for TAA and Buy American, and ship through manufacturer-authorized distribution.
Medical & Lab Supplies
Medical, lab, and PPE supply for the VA, DoD medical, IHS, and state health agencies. Sourced through FDA-registered channels with full lot traceability.
IT Hardware & Software
IT hardware, software licensing, and renewals for government buyers. Sourced through manufacturer-authorized distribution with TAA screening on every line.
Logistics & Distribution
Warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile distribution for government buyers. We hold the contract; vetted partner warehouses and carriers move the freight.
Fleet & Vehicle Services
Vehicle leasing, fleet maintenance, fuel, and upfit for government fleets. We bid and manage the program; certified shops do the wrench work.
Staffing & Professional Services
Staff augmentation, program-support, and administrative services for agencies that need qualified people on a task order without standing up permanent headcount.
Training & Documentation
Curriculum development, end-user training, and SOP authoring for agencies rolling out new systems, processes, or compliance regimes.
Uniforms & Safety Equipment
Uniforms, tactical apparel, footwear, and PPE for agencies that need predictable supply against published specifications.
Waste & Recycling
Solid waste, recycling, electronics recycling, and hazardous-waste handling for government sites. AXA South coordinates the program; permitted haulers and TSDFs do the work.
Food Service & Catering
Cafeteria operations, catering, and meal programs for government sites. We carry the contract; licensed food-service operators run the kitchens.
Printing & Signage
Printing, wayfinding and ADA signage, vehicle graphics, and agency-branded promotional products on government POs.
Events & AV
Conference logistics, AV, staging, and event support for government meetings, training events, and ceremonies.
Security Guard Services
Unarmed and armed security guard programs for government sites. We hold the contract; licensed guard companies provide the officers where state law requires.