PO25-041, Statewide Fingerprinting Services TP

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year agency-specific master contract for statewide fingerprinting services. The contract will secure services for background checks, photo identification, live scan, and ink fingerprinting on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The vendor must provide these services Monday through Saturday, 7am to 6pm, excluding state and federal holidays, with 24-hour expedited service when requested. The vendor is required to submit all fingerprints and photographs to the Illinois State Police within 24 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays. Detailed specifications cover service locations, data storage and transmission, and employee qualifications. Pricing will be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the total contract value shall not exceed a maximum amount determined by the state. The contract has an 8% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goal. Subcontractors are allowed, and the vendor must comply with BEP and VSBP requirements if applicable.

The current incumbent vendor is Accurate Biometric, Inc., who was awarded a 5-year, $6,507,000 contract. The state reserves the right to withhold payment for non-compliance with the BEP/VSBP utilization plan requirements. Potential respondents must be certified in the applicable National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes to count towards the BEP/VSBP goals. The state does not provide the estimated financial return to the state for the life of the contract, but the estimated gross revenue to the vendor is $6,507,000.