Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-427DES-INFOS-B-52573
Illinois Department of Employment Security seeks sole source incarceration intelligence database solution
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
27-427DES-INFOS-B-52573
NAICS
541512
This opportunity involves the Illinois Department of Employment Security seeking a sole source provider for an incarceration intelligence database to support fraud prevention efforts: - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Information Services Bureau - OEMs and Vendors: - APPRISS INSIGHTS, LLC (sole source specified) - Products/Services Requested: - Incarceration/Inmate intelligence database - Application software solution for real-time incarceration/inmate data - Supports up to 8 million searches - Additional $100,000 allocated for search overages - NIGP code 208-11 (Application Software, Not Otherwise Classified, Microcomputer) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Real-time data access to prevent unemployment insurance fraud - Sole source procurement; no other OEMs or vendors considered - Annual contract for fiscal year 27, with overage provisions - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Managed by IDES Information Services Bureau, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Description
This solicitation is for a sole source contract to APPRISS INSIGHTS, LLC for an incarceration intelligence database providing real-time incarceration data services. The database is intended to prevent unemployment insurance fraud and includes 8 million searches with an additional $100,000 allocated for any overages. The contract is managed by the Department of Employment Security, Information Services Bureau in Illinois. The bid opening date is June 3, 2026, and the solicitation is open for informal bids.