Illinois BidBuy #26-448DOIT-ADMIN-B-51066

Illinois DoIT Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) Master Contract Solicitation

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking proposals for a joint purchase master contract to provide Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) for state agencies and eligible entities. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) - Products/Services Requested: - Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) covering five senior-level service categories: - Infrastructure & System Support (100 hours, years 1-3) - Operations Management (100 hours, years 1-3) - Security & Compliance (100 hours, years 1-3) - Database & Storage Services (100 hours, years 1-3) - Application & Middleware Support (100 hours, years 1-3) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a master contract enabling joint purchasing - 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal - Not set aside for small businesses - Comprehensive mainframe support services required - Multiple amendments issued to extend bid opening and add documents

Description

This solicitation is for establishing a joint purchase master contract for Mainframe as a Service. The project involves multiple service categories including Infrastructure & System Support, Operations Management, Security & Compliance, Database & Storage Services, and Application & Middleware Support, each with specified senior-level hourly requirements for years 1-3. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) of Illinois. The bid response format is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a due date of May 22, 2026, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for March 4, 2026.

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