Renewal Notice ABIS HK

This is a renewal notice for a 4-year contract with the Illinois State Police for Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) Hosted Services. The initial 6-year contract was valued at $16,000,000, and the 4-year renewal is valued at $9,360,000. The awarded vendor is NEC Corporation of America, with no unsuccessful bidders. The contract includes a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal, with $280,800 (3%) of the contract value awarded to the certified BEP firm Wynndalco Enterprises LLC. This is a renewal of an existing agreement, with the award decision based on the justification provided by the purchasing agency.

The contract is for the provision of ABIS Hosted Services to the state of Illinois, specifically for St. Clair County. The contract's key objectives are to provide a comprehensive biometric identification system, including the necessary hardware, software, and support services. Vendors must have experience and expertise in implementing and maintaining ABIS systems, with a focus on security, reliability, and performance. The renewal process does not involve a new solicitation, as this is an existing contract being extended for an additional 4-year term. The estimated financial return to the State and the estimated gross revenue to the vendor for the life of the contract, including renewals, are both noted as N/A.