27IT103004 RFQ - Experian QAS Pro

The Illinois Secretary of State issued Request for Quote 27IT103004 on May 6, 2026, seeking bids for a one-time purchase of Experian QAS Pro-Web License software with a submission deadline of May 12, 2026. The procuring agency is the Illinois Secretary of State, and the primary objective is to acquire software that captures, cleans, and validates address data against national postal authorities for use in both online and intranet environments. The contract will have an initial term running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options beyond this initial period, though the maximum total contract duration cannot exceed ten years. Bidders must submit responses to Samantha Guffey (sguffey@ilsos.gov) with firm pricing that includes all shipping costs, and award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. All required forms, certifications, and price proposals must be completed and submitted in accordance with the RFQ specifications. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation coverage as required by law, and must comply with all standard Illinois certifications, data security standards, network security assessments, and ethics training requirements.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Delivery terms are established as FOB Destination, with vendors responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits at their own expense. Invoices should be submitted at contract completion unless alternative invoicing milestones are negotiated, and should be directed to the Illinois Secretary of State's Fiscal Officer at 501 S. 2nd Street, Room 574, Springfield, IL 62756. The total contract value is established as firm at the time of obligation, though a specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the RFQ documentation provided.