Renewal Notice of eProcurement System BidBuy

This is a notice of renewal for the eProcurement system BidBuy, which is being procured by the State of Illinois, specifically the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC). The contract is being awarded to the incumbent vendor, Periscope Holdings, Inc., for a final four-year renewal term from March 12, 2021 to March 11, 2025, with a total award amount of $3,700,000. The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process, and the award decision was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The eProcurement system provides the electronic platform and tools for managing the state's procurement activities.

The notice indicates that the agency has determined the rationale for the contract award decision is reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract decision. The contract includes requirements for the utilization of Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) vendors. The notice provides the agency contact information for any questions or inquiries. The deadline for this renewal is March 5, 2021, as the current contract term expires on March 11, 2021.