SOLE SOURCE Elixir Opus 7. 1 Licenses - FY26-27

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and Department of Human Services are pursuing a sole source procurement for Elixir Opus 7.1 software licenses from Elixir Technologies Corporation. The contract will cover a two-year term from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, specifically supporting the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) that serves over 3 million Illinois residents. The procurement encompasses comprehensive software licenses, maintenance, and support, including On Premise Team Subscription, WebServices, Document Formatter, and Designer Pack licenses. These licenses are critical for managing eligibility and redetermination correspondence for Medical, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Cash assistance programs. The sole source justification emphasizes Elixir's proprietary software and deep system integration since 2012, with alternative vendors potentially requiring extensive system redesign that could disrupt essential services. Interested parties must submit written comments or request a public hearing by Friday, July 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. to the designated information contact. The contract opportunity is posted with a due date of July 9, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The incumbent vendor is Elixir Technologies Corporation, which has been integrated with state systems since 2012. The existing infrastructure involves the Integrated Eligibility System, which supports multiple state human services departments. The total contract value is $478,419.16, representing a significant savings of $342,082.06 compared to the previous year's pricing. The procurement appears to be funded through a combination of potential state and federal resources, given the nature of the human services programs involved. The contract includes comprehensive software licenses that are deeply embedded in current state technological infrastructure, making alternative vendor selection extremely challenging. The sole source nature of the procurement underscores the specialized and critical role of Elixir's software in maintaining uninterrupted services for vulnerable populations across Illinois.