IOC - IT - Subscription

The State of Illinois is soliciting proposals for an IT subscription under small purchase with sole source conditions, with proposals due July 24, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement, a constraint that limits competitive bidding and typically signals a justified finding of non-competitive justification.

The scope of the IT subscription offering is not detailed in the source material; the solicitation references only "IOC - IT - Subscription" without specifying the service category, vendor, product suite, term, or performance metrics.

Vendors must complete the Standard Illinois Certifications (version 26.2, dated July 21, 2026) as a prerequisite for bid submission. Standard terms and conditions apply, including compliance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, and general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate. Auto liability coverage of $1 million and workers' compensation insurance as required by law are mandatory. The State retains all intellectual property rights to work product, reserves the right to terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' notice, and maintains a three-year record retention requirement for vendors (five years if federal funds are used). Vendors must obtain necessary licenses, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and submit to background checks at the State's discretion. The contract is governed by Illinois law, subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and all disputes must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims.

The short timeline — three days between posting and due date — indicates urgency, consistent with a small purchase vehicle.