Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions- EDI Hosting and Maintenance

The State of Illinois is seeking to procure annual hosting and maintenance services for a standardized electronic data interchange (EDI) system used to facilitate workers' compensation injury reporting and information exchange between the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) and other required entities. This is a small purchase with sole source conditions, indicating that the IWCC has determined only one vendor can meet the specific requirements of this contract. The contract will include hosting the EDI platform, providing technical support and maintenance, and ensuring seamless data exchange between the IWCC and third parties required by law to submit workers' compensation data. Vendors must submit a set of forms and certifications, including business details, standard state disclosures, and compliance with various state laws and executive orders. The deadline for responding to this opportunity is June 25, 2019.

As this is a sole source procurement, there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not specified. The total award value or budget range for this contract is also not provided in the information given. Vendors must have the appropriate technical capabilities and experience to host and maintain the EDI system in order to be considered for this sole source opportunity.