Change Order Notice: IBM ELA

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
26-350SOS-ITSOS-B-53346
State
Illinois
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The Illinois Secretary of State is entering into a sole-source change order to amend its current Enterprise License Agreement with IBM in the amount of $444,735.46, with a public hearing on the sole-source justification scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Springfield. Interested parties may submit written comments or request to testify by July 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The amendment renews existing software licenses and activates additional licensed features supporting planned growth across ILSOS's mainframe and distributed computing environment. Covered products include IBM Developer for z/OS (10 authorized user subscriptions), Expertise Connect Services for DataPower and DataCap (1 each), IBM z/OS Connect EE V3 (2 licenses), DirMaint Facility Feature (88 licenses), and RACF Security Server for zVM (88 licenses). The contract term runs June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The sole-source justification rests on IBM's exclusive ownership of the specified products and its role as the sole provider of bundled ELA packages with corresponding volume discounts. ILSOS notes that IBM does not authorize resellers for mainframe products; third-party resellers must apply markups exceeding IBM's direct pricing. The agency asserts that transitioning to alternative platforms would require several years and millions of dollars in investment, making continued reliance on the IBM ELA the most cost-effective option. The bundled approach incorporating mainframe software components, distributed software, and new licensing is essential for achieving the volume discounts that have made this ELA economical over the past 40 years.

ILSOS supports over 50 mission-critical systems developed over multiple decades, serving state staff and millions of Illinois citizens in areas including life safety, health, driver and vehicle services, and business services. The change order was approved by the State Purchasing Officer on July 15, 2026. Payment of $444,735.46 is due June 30, 2026 and must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540). The amount excludes applicable duties, fees, and taxes, for which the State is responsible.

Opportunity text

ILSOS is entering into a sole source change order to amend the current ELA with IBM in the amount of $444,735.46. Amend the current ELA to renew software licenses and activate additional licensed features to support planned growth. IBM developer for Z/OS, expertise connected for data power, expertise connect for DataCap, IBM Z/OS connect EE V3, DirMaint facility, RACF security.

Files

File Type Posted
Sole Source Hearing Details Form~25.docx DOCX document
IBM ELA SSJF FY27.pdf PDF
IBM_ILSOS ESSO A1 06182026.pdf PDF
IBM ELA SSJF Part 2 FY27.pdf PDF

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