DJS-Exempt Notice-MCP CHRI Consultants-ah

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing an exempt notice for continuing services with Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) consultants through Mission Critical Partners, utilizing provisions from House Bill 5471. The procurement is specifically designed to support the CHRI program, with a focus on software and maintenance agreements that assist law enforcement data systems and firearm-related regulatory management. The contract will leverage a procurement code exemption under Section 1-10(b)(21), which allows for specialized technical services procurement outside standard processes. The contract period is set from July 9, 2025, to July 8, 2027, with a proposal due date of May 8, 2025. Consultants will be expected to provide technical expertise in managing criminal history record systems, supporting the Illinois State Police's investigative and regulatory functions, particularly in relation to Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act compliance and data management.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor qualifications, with the primary requirement being technical capability to support complex law enforcement data systems. Mission Critical Partners is the identified vendor for this contract, with a total contract value of $360,000. The procurement is exempt from standard competitive bidding processes due to the specialized nature of the services and the specific legislative provisions supporting the exemption. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract will require integration with existing Illinois State Police technology infrastructure, with a focus on software maintenance and support for criminal history and firearms-related regulatory systems. The procurement represents a continuation of existing technical consulting services, suggesting a strategic approach to maintaining specialized technical support for critical law enforcement data management functions.