North 52 for CMS Azure Infrastructure-

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology is seeking a one-year contract with an authorized vendor for North52 software subscriptions and professional services, with proposals due August 4, 2026.

The scope comprises North52 BPA Enterprise Subscription (Online), North52 TestShield Subscription (Online), and North52 Professional Services (Online). The vendor must be an authorized North52 reseller or partner.

Vendors must execute the Standard Illinois Certifications form (Version 26.2), which imposes 34 distinct compliance requirements as a material condition of contract. Key certifications include verification of legal entity status, absence of felony convictions within five years, non-delinquency on state debts, Illinois Use Tax compliance, drug-free workplace provisions, equal employment opportunity obligations, cybersecurity standards alignment with Department of Homeland Security directives, information technology accessibility compliance, and warranty that foreign-made equipment was not produced using forced labor or child labor under age 12. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must recertify by January 1 of each subsequent fiscal year and report any changes affecting eligibility under Article 50 of the Illinois Procurement Code. Non-compliance exposes the vendor and subcontractors to contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, and criminal penalties. These certification obligations apply equally to all subcontractors.

No contract value, incumbent, or evaluation criteria are specified in the source materials.