SP/SSC IDOC - Database Development Services

The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a small purchase sole source procurement for Mainframe Developer services to support database development initiatives for St. Clair County. The State seeks an experienced Mainframe Developer to modify existing business rules and programming code, schedule and run jobs, export files, and generate reports related to the department's payroll benefit system, with all services to be performed in Springfield, Illinois. The developer must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with a minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in programming and database development, demonstrating specific technical expertise in mainframe platforms including IBM MVS/ESA, COBOL, Easytrieve Plus, IMS DB/DC, DB2, SQL, TSO, JCL, and various IBM utilities. Key deliverables include support for complex interrelated systems, preparation and revision of program code and databases, analysis and evaluation of database and program logic, execution of scheduled reports, assistance with ad-hoc reports and special data requests, and development of detailed systems designs and documentation. The contract term runs from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, with no renewal options indicated, and the opportunity was posted on December 29, 2025 with a due date of January 2, 2026.

This procurement was conducted as a small purchase without set-asides for minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses, and the solicitation was awarded to MSR Technology Group, LLC, a Limited Liability Company located in Stockton, California, under sole source procurement conditions. The successful vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and pass a full background investigation conducted by the Illinois Department of Corrections, including criminal history checks, driver's license verification, and employment eligibility confirmation. All personnel assigned to the project must complete required security and compliance training, including NCIC/LEADS Security Awareness, Cyber Security Awareness, and HIPAA training, and must obtain authorization to work in the United States. The contract specifies that no subcontractors will be utilized, with all work performed directly by the awarded vendor. The total contract value is estimated not to exceed $65,760.00 for the initial six-month term, with pricing provided in the associated BidBuy Purchase Order.