RFP Attachments.zip

The file "RFP Attachments.zip" contains information related to the "LINK IV EBT System RFP" contract opportunity issued by the state of Illinois. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to procure an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system to support the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. The RFP provides a detailed project overview, service requirements, and response instructions, with a due date of June 30, 2023. Respondents are required to attend a mandatory bidder's conference on May 15, 2023. The contract is expected to have an initial term of 5 years, with the possibility of 3 one-year renewals.

The RFP specifies that pricing must be provided for each service component, and respondents must comply with the state's set-aside requirements for disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses. While the current EBT system provider is not identified, the RFP outlines the existing LINK IV EBT system environment and relevant technical, operational, and performance requirements. The contract is expected to be funded through a combination of state and federal sources, with a total budget to be determined based on the proposals received.