Sole Source - Match Rate Enhancement for Debt Recovery and IT Support for Local Government

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Office of the Comptroller's Information Processing Department (IOC36001 - Procurement), awarded a sole source contract to Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. valued at $150,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The contract encompasses Electronic Data Processing (EDP) consulting services designed to increase match rates for the State's debt recovery program, with specific focus on Match Rate Enhancement services for Debt Recovery and Information Technology support for Local Government. The procurement was justified on the basis of equipment and service compatibility, with the justification emphasizing that vendor continuity would avoid operational disruption, eliminate the need for staff retraining, and prevent costly system redevelopment.

This contract represents a continuation of the State's engagement with Dun & Bradstreet, following a prior sole source agreement (36019N2604) valued at $150,000 that concluded on June 30, 2026, and an earlier competitive Request for Proposal contract (36019N6009) valued at $2,500,000 that ran from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2025. The contract contains no renewal options and is funded through State Appropriated Funds. A sole source hearing was conducted on June 30, 2026, to allow for public testimony regarding the procurement methodology prior to final approval by the State's Chief Procurement Officer.