FY21 - Regional Economic Modeling (REMI) Subscription with Sole Source Conditions

This state contracting opportunity is for a Regional Economic Modeling (REMI) subscription on behalf of the State of Illinois. The REMI subscription will provide economic modeling and forecasting services to support the state's economic development and policy analysis efforts. The vendor must have expertise in REMI software and economic modeling, and be able to provide ongoing access, training, and technical support for the REMI platform. Key deliverables include generating economic impact analyses, forecasting regional economic trends, and modeling the effects of policy changes or major investments. The contract has a short turnaround, with responses due by December 10, 2020. No information is provided on the evaluation criteria or the contract term.

The procurement documents indicate this is a sole source contract, meaning only the REMI software provider is eligible to submit a proposal. There are no set-asides or restrictions on the type of organization that can respond. The documents do not list any incumbent vendors or provide budget information, though the state's ability to fund the contract is contingent on appropriations being available. The Standard Certifications and Terms and Conditions outline the extensive compliance and reporting requirements the selected vendor must meet throughout the contract period.