Driver License Printing Sole Source 3 Year Term

The state of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), is issuing a sole source notice for a three-year contract with IDEMIA to continue providing driver's license printing, image capture, facial recognition, and related services. The estimated value of the contract is $26,140,000 and would run from August 12, 2023, to August 11, 2026. ILSOS cites IDEMIA's unique capabilities and proprietary technology as the incumbent contractor as the justification for the sole source procurement. The criticality of the driver's license issuance process, the need to accommodate the election of a new Secretary of State, and the time required to develop a new request for proposals are also noted as factors supporting the sole source approach. The public hearing on the sole source justification is scheduled for October 5, 2022, and comments or requests for a public hearing must be submitted by October 3, 2022.

The sole source contract does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. IDEMIA is the incumbent contractor, and the contract requires integration with the existing infrastructure and technology used for the driver's license issuance process in Illinois. No additional details are provided on pricing terms, funding requirements, or other salient information beyond the estimated $26,140,000 contract value.