SP- Media Tape Storage 2026

The State of Illinois is soliciting proposals for media tape storage services through procurement opportunity SP-Media Tape Storage 2026, posted on March 2, 2026, with a deadline for submission on March 16, 2026. This procurement seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive media tape storage solutions to support state operations. While the specific scope of services, deliverables, storage capacity requirements, environmental specifications, retrieval protocols, and service level agreements are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract will be governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, Version 23.2. Vendors must maintain insurance coverage including $1,000,000 General Commercial Liability per occurrence with a $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate and $1,000,000 Auto Liability coverage. The procurement appears to follow standard state evaluation criteria, though specific evaluation metrics, technical requirements, and qualifications are not provided in the available materials.

The contract opportunity is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish uniform requirements applicable to all state procurement activities. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and are subject to background checks as determined by the State. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more will be assessed a Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15, and must comply with prevailing wage requirements as applicable. Contractors are required to maintain books and records for three years, or five years if federal funds are utilized, subject to audit by State representatives. Payment procedures will follow the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing deadlines of July 31 for services rendered through June 30. Specific award values, budget ranges, and any disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or incumbent contractor information are not specified in the available procurement documentation.