Emergency Notice Biometric Impressions Corp - Finger printing

This is a state-level emergency procurement for fingerprinting and photo ID services in the state of Illinois, specifically for the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The procurement was necessitated by the unexpected termination of DHS's existing master contract for these critical onboarding services. The contract is being awarded to Biometrics Impressions Corp., a vendor registered in the state's Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) programs, to provide these services from March 27, 2024 to June 24, 2024 at an estimated cost of $97,500. The procurement was made with as much competition as was practicable, and DHS made efforts to include BEP-certified contractors in the process. As this is an emergency procurement, there are no deadlines for questions, proposals, or site visits, as the state must act quickly to prevent disruption of DHS's operations.

The contract is designated for BEP and VOSB vendors, and Biometrics Impressions Corp. is the incumbent provider. There is no existing state contract available that meets DHS's urgent need, so this emergency procurement is being funded through state appropriated funds. The estimated award value is $97,500, which will cover the provision of fingerprinting and photo ID services during the three-month contract period.