DJS-FSB-Sole Source-Printer Maintenance and Support-RSJ

The state of Illinois has issued a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to IdentiSys, Inc. for FSB Printer Maintenance and Support. The contract is being managed by the Department of Juvenile Justice and pertains to printers used by the Illinois State Police to print Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) and Concealed Carry License (CCL) cards. IdentiSys, Inc. is the only authorized vendor that can provide the necessary on-site maintenance and support services without voiding the warranty on the Datacard MX2100 and MX6100 card issuance printers. The initial contract term is for one year from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, with an estimated value of $175,000. The state has a mandate to process FOID and CCL cards within specific timeframes, making this a critical service contract to avoid interruptions in card printing operations. A public hearing on the sole source justification will be held unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by June 18th at 4 p.m.

IdentiSys, Inc. is the incumbent provider for this service, having supplied maintenance agreements for these printers annually since their original purchase in 2013 and 2020. The pricing is in line with previous agreements, and the state has negotiated with IdentiSys to ensure the best possible price. The contract will be funded through the State Police Firearms Services Fund, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The sole source procurement is due to IdentiSys being the only authorized vendor capable of providing the required service and support for the state's mission-critical FOID and CCL card printing operations.