SUP- Image Review Services

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ITHA), is procuring Image Review Services through a State Use Contract with Bridgeway Inc. This three-year contract, effective from June 15, 2025, through June 14, 2028, is designed to provide employment and job training for 35 persons with disabilities. The primary objective is to obtain comprehensive image review services, with the contract awarded without traditional advertising or competitive bidding due to its state use designation. The procurement process was overseen by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and reviewed by the State Use Committee, which evaluated and approved the price proposal as fair and reasonable. The contract requires coordination with Agency and State Purchasing Officers to ensure all necessary procurement approvals are obtained prior to execution. The official Notice of Award was issued on May 6, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2025.

The contract is specifically designated as a State Use Contract, which restricts participation to vendors that primarily employ individuals with disabilities. Bridgeway Inc. is the selected vendor, with the contract focusing on creating meaningful employment opportunities for this population. The total contract value is set at $18,000,000.00, with a total potential contract value of $30,000,000.00 over the three-year term. While the document references Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) sections, specific utilization details are not completed. The contract requires the vendor to be located in Illinois, with the awarded company's contact being Shakeyla Taylor at 2700 Ogden in Downers Grove. The procurement follows standard state bidding procedures, with the award made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, while simultaneously supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.