ESI - FY27 Cobol Suite

The State of Illinois is soliciting a Cobol-IT License under a small purchase with sole source conditions, with proposals due June 8, 2026. This procurement is a sole-source acquisition, which restricts competition to a single vendor.

The scope covers a FY27 Cobol Suite license. No estimated contract value, contract term, or detailed technical specifications are provided in the source material.

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office standard terms and conditions apply. Key contractual requirements include mandatory commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, $1 million auto liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All work product is work-for-hire with exclusive ownership vesting in the State. The State reserves the right to terminate for cause with immediate notice or for convenience with thirty days' notice. Contracts remain contingent upon appropriation availability. Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, may not assign or subcontract without written approval, and remain subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the jurisdiction of the Illinois Court of Claims. The State's terms prevail in any conflict with vendor terms. Invoicing deadlines are July 31st for work completed through June 30th. Record retention is three years (five years if federal funds are involved).