EEC - Statewide 11 digit NIGP Commodity Code - Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions

This is a sole source contract opportunity issued by the State of Illinois, through the Executive Ethics Commission, for a license to use the NIGP Commodity/Services Code, including the 5-Digit, 7-Digit, 11-Digit and the Alphabetical Index. The selected vendor, Periscope Holdings, Inc., will be responsible for managing, licensing, maintaining, and updating the NIGP Code, providing access to the Living Code, offering customer support, and allowing the State's suppliers to use the Code at no additional charge. The State will promote adoption of the NIGP Code, provide training, and encourage vendors to code their items. The initial contract term is two years, from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022, with no renewal options. The annual subscription fee for the license is $23,400 for the first year and $24,336 for the second year, for a total contract value of $47,736.

This contract is not subject to any set-aside requirements, and there is no incumbent vendor. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds, and payments are subject to the State Prompt Payment Act. Interested parties have until May 15th at 4 p.m. to submit written comments or request a public hearing. The State will cancel the hearing if no interested party submits a written request by the deadline.