IDJJ GPS and Electronic Monitor IFB

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking vendors to provide global positioning systems (GPS) and radio frequency (RF) electronic monitoring equipment and related services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The vendor will be responsible for supplying all training, equipment, installation, retrieval, maintenance, software, and monitoring services for an electronic/GPS monitoring program for IDJJ's Aftercare youth. The contract will have an initial term of 9/25/24 to 6/30/32, with no renewal options. The IFB includes detailed technical specifications for the GPS and electronic monitoring equipment, as well as interface requirements with IDJJ's Parole Communications and Control Center. Vendors must meet the minimum qualifications and provide the required deliverables to be considered responsive and responsible. Bids are due on 8/21/2024.

The IFB has a 1% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal for Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities business enterprises. There is no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. The current provider is BI Inc., who has held the contract for 10 years. The total award amount is $283,495.00, with pricing details provided for active GPS monitoring at $5.20 per day and electronic monitoring at $3.10 per day. Funding for the contract will come from the General Revenue Fund, and the IFB is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the stated requirements.