Sole Source - Infrastructure Management

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Great Arc Technologies, Inc. to provide Infrastructure Management Services for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The contract will provide support and development services to continue the implementation of the Tollway's current Infrastructure Management System, which is a geographic information system (GIS) that manages and tracks the physical inventory and construction status of Tollway facilities and assets. The contract will include maintenance services for ongoing technical support, update application functionality, as-needed services for integration or sharing of geospatial information, hosting services, and a SharePoint site for documentation and change control. The estimated value of the one-year contract is $1,200,000, with no renewal options. A public hearing is scheduled for November 10, 2021 to receive comments on whether the sole source award is appropriate and in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code. Interested parties may submit written comments or request a public hearing by November 5, 2021.

This is a sole source procurement due to the compatibility and integration of the proprietary software developed by the incumbent vendor, Great Arc Technologies, with the Tollway's existing GIS system and applications. The Tollway is in the process of developing an RFP to replace the current solution, and this sole source contract is needed as an interim measure until the new RFP is completed and awarded. The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The notice also does not provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or any budget ranges beyond the estimated $1,200,000 contract value.