EMERGENCY EXTENSION - Individuals In Custody Electronic Communication Services

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is issuing an emergency one-year contract extension for Individuals in Custody Electronic Communication Services. The contract will provide network maintenance, video visitation, tablet access, personal entertainment, and learning opportunities for individuals in custody. This emergency extension is necessary due to the termination of the previous contract, and will ensure continuity of services while IDOC develops a long-term RFP for these critical services. The initial emergency term was from September 24, 2021 to December 23, 2021, with a total cost of $90,000. The extension will run from December 24, 2021 to December 23, 2022 at an estimated cost of $360,000. This is a $0 dollar contract, as all expenses are incurred by the individuals in custody.

The current incumbent vendor for this contract is Global Tel Link. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are noted. The contract is being extended on an emergency basis, and no additional details are provided about potential future procurement opportunities or funding requirements and sources. The public is invited to provide testimony regarding the proposed contract extension at a hearing scheduled for December 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM CST via Webex.