PO27-086 Quest Netvault Litespeed

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, through its Procurement418 organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Tallgrass Systems Ltd. valued at $9,230.00. The contract period extends from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This procurement falls under the software utilities category and encompasses multiple technology solutions including operating environment software, application server software, network operating system enhancement software, local area network software, and storage networking software.

The contract deliverables focus on critical information technology infrastructure and security components, as indicated by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing code classification covering backup utilities, batch file processing, firewall systems, operating systems, network operating systems, network management tools, recovery solutions, security applications, and virus protection software. Performance and invoicing obligations are governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which require compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, maintenance of appropriate insurance coverage, and adherence to a 12-month warranty period. All work product and intellectual property generated under this agreement become the exclusive property of the State of Illinois.