EMERGENCY NOTICE- Individuals in Custody Electronic Communication Services

The state of Illinois is issuing an emergency procurement for Individuals in Custody Electronic Communication Services for St. Clair County. The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to procure network maintenance, video visitation, tablet access, personal entertainment, and learning opportunities services for incarcerated individuals. This emergency contract is necessary due to the termination of a previous contract with a new vendor. As a result, the current vendor, Global Tel Link Corporation, which has direct experience managing the agency's current network system, has been selected to provide these critical services to prevent any disruption. The emergency procurement is for a 3-month term from December 24, 2022, to March 23, 2023, with an estimated expenditure of $90,000. The funding for this contract will come from other sources, not state appropriated funds or federal funds.

This emergency procurement is not a bidding opportunity, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current vendor, Global Tel Link Corporation, was selected as the incumbent with direct experience managing the agency's network. The agency will need to integrate the vendor's existing infrastructure and technology to ensure a smooth transition and continuation of services for incarcerated individuals. The value of the 3-month emergency contract is estimated at $90,000.