Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-478HFS-DIREC-B-54165
Sole Source Extension for Illinois Integrated Eligibility System (IES) Services
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
27-478HFS-DIREC-B-54165
NAICS
541512, 541511
This opportunity involves a sole source contract extension for the Illinois Integrated Eligibility System (IES), supporting eligibility determination for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other benefits for about 3 million residents. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), in collaboration with Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) - OEMs and Vendors: - Deloitte Consulting LLP (sole source provider) - Products and Services Requested: - Maintenance and operations of the IES - SNET hosting of Atlassian products (monthly hosting costs) - DHS ticket support - Security scanning, remediation, and compliance (ARC-AMPE) - Medicaid maintenance and operations ticket support - Elixir replacement project - Application interfaces externalization - Technology modernization - Transition activities to successor vendor - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on Deloitte's unique system knowledge and operational experience - Contract covers critical transition period to a new competitively selected vendor - 15% participation goal for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities (BEP) - Federal CMS review required before contract execution - Estimated contract value: $126,320,430.40 - No other OEMs or vendors eligible for this contract
Description
This is a sole source procurement for the Illinois Integrated Eligibility System (IES) vendor. The contract involves continued maintenance, operation, and development of the IES, which determines eligibility for medical programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF. The procurement includes a 15% BEP participation goal and aims to ensure uninterrupted system operations during the transition to a new vendor. The current vendor, Deloitte Consulting LLP, is uniquely qualified to provide these services due to their extensive system knowledge and operational experience.