Nextalk/Textnet TTY Communication Services

The State of Illinois is issuing a sole source contract for Nextalk/Textnet TTY Communication Services to Hitec, Inc. The contract is for the provision of specialized telecommunications services, specifically TTY (Teletypewriter) communication services. This sole source contract is being awarded to Hitec, Inc. without a competitive procurement process. A sole source hearing will be held on December 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm in Springfield, IL to receive public input on whether the sole source award is appropriate and in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code. The hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by December 14, 2018 at 4:00 pm. No additional details are provided regarding the scope of services, deliverables, or key objectives of the contract.

The contract opportunity is limited to Hitec, Inc. as the sole source provider. No information is provided on set-aside designations, restrictions on eligible organizations, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure and technology that may need to be integrated. Similarly, the contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, with the jurisdiction being St. Clair County.