Sole Source: J&B Software Software Maintenance and Support for TMS System

The State of Illinois, through the Vehicle Services division of the Secretary of State's office, awarded a sole source contract to J&B Software for software maintenance and support services related to the Transaction Management System (TMS) application. The TMS is a proprietary system designed specifically for Vehicle Services operations, enabling the processing of vehicle registration documents and checks through XDS scanners. The contract was awarded on July 1, 2026, with a one-year performance period ending June 30, 2027, and carries a total contract value of $150,660.94.

The procurement was justified as a sole source award under Illinois law, citing that J&B Software exclusively owns and developed the TMS application and does not permit resale by other vendors, rendering competitive procurement economically infeasible. The agency documented a ten-year purchase history with J&B Software, with annual maintenance costs historically ranging from $96,689 to $146,428.28, and emphasized that discontinuation of maintenance support would severely disrupt vehicle registration processing operations. The contract contains no renewal options and is funded through State Appropriate Funds.