EMERGENCY NOTICE- Individuals in Custody Electronic Communication Services - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections is posting an emergency notice for Individuals In Custody Electronic Communication Services to maintain the current network for telephonic and tablet devices in all its correctional facilities. This emergency procurement is needed to prevent or minimize serious disruption in critical State services that affect health, safety, or collection of substantial State revenues. The agency previously awarded a contract to a new vendor but the contract had to be terminated. The new vendor was a previous incumbent with direct experience with the agency and manages the current network system, so there will be no disruption of services as the agency develops an RFP for a long-term contract. This is a $0.00 dollar contract, as all expenses are incurred by the offenders, and the emergency procurement is funded through other funds. The expected start date is September 24, 2021 and the expected end date is December 23, 2021.

This emergency procurement is limited to the jurisdiction of St. Clair County and does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor who currently manages the network system is the only eligible contractor, as they have the direct experience required to ensure no disruption of services during the transition to a long-term contract. The total contract value is undisclosed, as all expenses are incurred by the offenders, and the procurement is funded through other funds.