Horizontech SSJF Part 2 B-49433 26VS103011.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification Form from the Secretary of State involving Horizontech Technologies, Inc. for a project titled "Data Entry of Forms and Imaging of Forms and Documents" with an initial procurement bulletin posting date of 09/22/2025. The form indicates that no Sole Source hearing was held under 30 ICS 500/20-25, and the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has authorized the agency to proceed with the procurement as presented.

The document is signed by Katherine Tople, the CPO, on 10/2/25, with contact information showing a phone number of 217-782-8892 and an email of ktople@ilsos.gov. The sole source procurement is for data entry and imaging services, with Horizontech Technologies, Inc. identified as the vendor. The form represents an internal approval process for a direct procurement without competitive bidding, suggesting this vendor was selected based on unique capabilities or existing relationship with the Secretary of State's office.