Sole Source - Software Maintenance

Background

The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking to award a sole source contract to Alert IT Solutions, Inc. for software maintenance. This decision is based on the need for continued support and maintenance of proprietary software products that are essential for the agency's mainframe operations. The goal of this contract is to ensure uninterrupted access to critical software services that support the agency's performance management system.

Work Details

The contract involves maintenance services for the following software products from ASG Technologies Group: - ASG-TMON for CICS TS for z/OS - DB2 - TCP/IP - z/OS - ASG-Zebb for z/OS - ASG-Zeke Scheduling for z/OS. The maintenance includes software upgrades, patches, and technical support available 24/7. The total value of the initial term of this contract is $230,696.68.

Period of Performance

The estimated contract will begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027. There are no potential renewals planned.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed in Illinois as part of the operations of the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

Bidder Requirements

This procurement is designated as a sole source due to the proprietary nature of the software products involved. No specific set-aside certifications or additional bidder requirements were mentioned.