DES - SPSSC - UI Trust Fund FY23

This state and local contract opportunity is a small purchase with sole source conditions being issued by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for the maintenance of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Commission. The contract will cover various components of the FE NXT software suite, including General Ledger, Project Grant Endowment, Cash Management, Advanced Security, Budget Management, Cash Receipts, Accounting Forms, Allocation, Accounts Payable, FE NXT Expense Management, and FE NXT Essentials. The scope of work includes setup and ongoing maintenance of these FE NXT modules to support the financial management and accounting functions of the UI Trust Fund. The key objectives are to ensure the continued operation and integrity of the UI Trust Fund accounting systems. The contract term is for the 2023 fiscal year, with a due date for proposals of September 26, 2022.

This opportunity is designated as a small purchase with sole source conditions, meaning it is a limited competition contract due to the specialized nature of the required services and the incumbent vendor's familiarity with the existing systems. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, but the incumbent vendor is likely the only qualified provider given the need for integration with the existing FE NXT software infrastructure. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but is likely within the small purchase threshold for the state of Illinois, which is generally less than $100,000.