Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions; Parole Communications Center 24/7 June-Sept.

This state contract opportunity is for a small purchase with sole source conditions for a Parole and Communications System for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) youth. The vendor, Protocol Criminal Justice Inc., will be responsible for providing a 24-hour call center environment located in Illinois to assist the IDJJ and youth. The contract requirements include implementation, a base communications and control center, a web-based system interfaced with the IDJJ system of record, a community supervision and management system, electronic and GPS monitoring, drug testing, warrant processing, serious incident reporting, and quality control. The contract term is from June 28, 2021 to September 1, 2021 with no renewal options, and the total contract value is estimated not to exceed $30,000.

This procurement is designated as a small purchase with sole source conditions, meaning it is limited to a single, pre-qualified vendor. There are no set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor, Protocol Criminal Justice Inc., is the only authorized provider for this specialized system and services. The state has existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration with the vendor's solution, and the budget for this contract is capped at $30,000.