SPSS Unisys Master Control Program and ClearPath Software Series for Datacenter Move Services

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is conducting a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions for Unisys Master Control Program and ClearPath Software Series Datacenter Move Services. The solicitation seeks a specialized vendor capable of supporting a comprehensive technology migration involving specific software series and control program infrastructure. This procurement appears focused on datacenter relocation services that require precise technical expertise with Unisys systems. The contract opportunity was posted on June 10, 2025, with proposals due by June 20, 2025, presenting a relatively compressed 10-day response window for potential vendors. The attached standard terms and conditions document (25-0043) provides extensive details about contractual requirements, including comprehensive technology vendor guidelines, insurance specifications, security protocols, and compliance standards that will govern the eventual contract implementation.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the sole source nature of the procurement suggests a highly specialized technological requirement that may limit competitive bidding. The attached standard terms indicate robust insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence in general commercial liability insurance and mandatory workers' compensation coverage. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with state and federal information security standards, including NIST Special Publication 800-53 security controls and Cloud Security Alliance recommendations. The procurement appears to require vendors with specific technical expertise in Unisys Master Control Program and ClearPath Software Series, indicating a narrow pool of potential respondents. Although no specific budget range is provided, the detailed technical specifications and sole source designation suggest this is a significant technological infrastructure project with potentially substantial financial investment.