SBE-AU23-FY27 Duende Software

The State of Illinois is soliciting proposals for Duende Software under a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside designation (SBE-AU23-FY27), with proposals due August 31, 2026.

The procurement is restricted to vendors certified as SBEs by the State of Illinois. The scope covers software supply and/or services; no further technical detail regarding the software's function, integration requirements, or deliverables is provided in the source.

No estimated contract value, contract term, or place of performance is specified. The incumbent contractor is not identified. Evaluation criteria and competitive timeline details (question due date, pre-bid meeting, anticipated award date) are not present in the source.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2) apply. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage laws where applicable, maintain records for three years (five years if federal funds are involved), and obtain prior written approval for subcontracting. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law are mandated. The State reserves the right to terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' notice. All work product is deemed work-for-hire with ownership vesting in the State. The contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.