Glink PE Maintenance

The State of Illinois, through the Information Technology Services Operation Section (ITSOS350), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Print & Data Solutions for annual maintenance services on Glink Professional Edition software. The contract, designated 26-350SOS-ITSOS-P-95069 with Obligation Number 26IT103119, was executed on May 1, 2026, and extends through April 30, 2027. The contract value is $16,370.55 for a one-year service term. Performance is based in Springfield, Illinois, at the Illinois Secretary of State office, with Print & Data Solutions located in Lafayette, California, serving as the authorized United States agent for the proprietary software manufacturer Gallagher & Robertson.

The deliverable consists of annual maintenance and support services for Glink Professional Edition for Windows, covering 2,000 personal computers within the State of Illinois. This sole-source procurement was justified based on the proprietary nature of the Glink application and the economic infeasibility of migrating to alternative solutions, which would necessitate extensive programming changes at significantly higher costs. The maintenance contract ensures uninterrupted software operation and includes support services provided through G&R/Glink for Windows, representing a renewal of services previously maintained by the state since 2018.