Sole Source: Rocket Software TMON, Navigraph, NaviPlex, SQL Analyzer

The Illinois Secretary of State intends to enter into a sole source contract with Rocket Software for annual maintenance of enterprise server software (TMON, Navigraph, NaviPlex, and SQL Analyzer) supporting mainframe and database system monitoring, with a public hearing scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Springfield. This is a sole source procurement — interested parties must submit written comments or request to testify by June 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to Katherine Tople at the Budget and Fiscal Management office.

The software supports real-time monitoring of mainframe performance, operating communications, and DB2 systems critical to agency operations. The Secretary of State has maintained a continuous relationship with Rocket Software since 2003, with documented annual maintenance contracts for ten consecutive years (July 2016 through June 2026) valued between $250,000 and $452,610. The sole source justification rests on the products being copyrighted and patented items available only from Rocket Software; the agency determined that alternatives were infeasible due to significant existing infrastructure investment, the proprietary nature of the software, and substantial costs and staff resources required for system transition.

The contract value is $488,818.78 for the one-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Funding will be provided through state appropriations. The fiscal need was identified May 5, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026. The State Purchasing Officer approved the sole source determination on June 4, 2026. The Chief Procurement Officer may approve or deny the agency's sole source request following consideration of public testimony.