Change Order NoticeL Increase Idemia AutoTest Contract 25IT133001

The Illinois Secretary of State is issuing a sole-source change order to Idemia for driver license printing services under Contract 25IT133001, with a public hearing on the sole-source justification scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 501 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois. This is a sole-source procurement — no competitive bidding.

The change order increases the existing contract by $179,040 to accommodate Real ID compliance requirements for Illinois driver license production. The justification for sole sourcing to Idemia rests on Real ID-driven system integration requirements that necessitate continuation with the incumbent vendor to preserve alignment with current printing systems, security features, and established production workflows.

Idemia is the incumbent contractor. The scope expansion addresses additional Real ID-related production capacity for the state's driver license program.

Interested parties may submit written comments or request oral presentation by August 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to Katherine Tople, Illinois Secretary of State Budget and Fiscal Management, to ensure the hearing proceeds. Formal rules of evidence do not apply at the hearing; written comments and oral testimony receive equal weight. The Chief Procurement Officer will make the final determination on approval of the sole-source method following consideration of all testimony presented.