IES SOC 1 Type 2 Audits-Rebid

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a vendor to perform an annual SOC 1 Type 2 audit of the State of Illinois Integrated Eligibility System (IES). The IES has never had a SOC 1 Type 2 audit and will require an initial systems assessment as part of the audit. The resulting contract will have an initial term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for one additional five (5) year term. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy procurement system by January 23, 2023. The pricing structure requested includes hourly labor rates for the initial IES assessment as well as the annual SOC 1 Type 2 audits, with separate rates provided for the initial term and optional renewal term. The successful vendor must comply with the State's standard business terms and conditions, as well as any supplemental requirements from the Department of Human Services.

There are no small business, minority, or veteran-owned business participation requirements for this solicitation. The contract does not have an identified incumbent vendor, and the State has not provided a budget range. The contract opportunity is being re-bid, and pursuant to a Notice of Electronic Submission Only issued by the State, paper responses will not be accepted. Vendors must submit bids through the State's BidBuy procurement system and provide the requested hourly labor rates, as travel expenses are to be included in the quoted rates.