IFB - Preloaded Gift Cards Rebid

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide preloaded gift cards through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to furnish and deliver an estimated 20,000 physical gift cards over a two-year initial term. The gift cards must be pre-loaded with a $20 value each, have a two-year expiration date of 10/31/2023, and provide customer service capabilities for activation, balance checking, and replacement of lost or stolen cards. ISTHA will provide advanced payment for the gift cards, and the vendor shall fully fund the cards upon request. Deliveries shall be made within 10 weeks of order placement, with ISTHA placing between 1-5 orders over the two-year period. The minimum order quantity is 4,000 gift cards. The contract pricing shall remain firm for the two-year term, with the total estimated contract value to be approved by ISTHA's Board of Directors.

The IFB indicates there may be opportunities for small business, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business participation, but does not specify any subcontracting goals. All submissions must be made electronically through the State's BidBuy system by the due date of August 6, 2021. Vendors must submit any questions in writing by July 23, 2021, and responses may be posted as an amendment. The IFB does not provide details on incumbent vendors, current contract values, or funding sources.