SSJF Part II - Dun and Bradstreet.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification Form (Version 7.01) submitted by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller, Department of Information Processing. The form documents a sole source procurement decision for Dun & Bradstreet Inc. as the selected vendor. The bulletin reference number is 26-360IOC-IOC36-B-53001, with an initial procurement bulletin posting date of June 16, 2026.

The contract covers EDP consulting services to increase match rates for the debt recovery program, specifically Match Rate Enhancement services for Debt Recovery and IT Support for Local Government. The estimated contract value is $150,000 for an initial term running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a term contract with no renewal options and no potential renewals. The contract will not exceed 12 months and is funded through State Appropriate Funds. The sole source justification is based on compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service. The Illinois Comptroller's Office identified the need for these services on May 20, 2026, with a supply/service need date of July 1, 2026. The form indicates this is a new economically feasible sole source procurement. Purchase history shows a previous RFP contract with Dun & Bradstreet (Contract 36019N6009) valued at $2,500,000 from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2025, and a current sole source contract (36019N2604) valued at $150,000 from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.