"Renewal Notice" I-PASS Distribution and Back-End Support Services

This is a renewal notice for I-PASS Distribution and Back-End Support Services issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services on behalf of the Toll Highway Authority (THA). The procurement covers a 9-month contract term beginning March 12, 2026, and ending December 11, 2026, based on the original solicitation with Bid Number B-4599. The renewal is for the continuation of distribution and back-end support services for the I-PASS system, which serves as the state's toll collection and electronic payment system. Key deliverables include maintaining the distribution infrastructure for I-PASS transponders and providing comprehensive back-end system support to ensure operational continuity. The Notice of Award was signed on February 20, 2026, with a posted date of February 20, 2026, and a due date of March 9, 2026; however, this renewal notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation, as it represents a continuation of an existing contract with the incumbent vendor rather than a competitive bidding process.

The contract includes mandatory participation from Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certified vendors, with 25% of the total contract amount designated for BEP utilization. The renewal was awarded to IGOR The Watchdog Corp., the incumbent contractor, with identified BEP subcontractors including PBM Group, LLC DBA HLI Companies and IGOR The Watchdog Corp. itself, which together represent 98% BEP participation. Additionally, 3% of the contract value is designated for Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization in accordance with the vendor's utilization plan. The total renewal award amount is $1,800,000.00 for the 9-month period. This renewal represents a standard contract continuation with the existing incumbent vendor under the terms of the original contract agreement, maintaining established infrastructure and operational procedures.