Illinois BidBuy #27-350SOS-ITSOS-B-54751

Two-year Idemia Auto Testing System extension for Illinois REAL ID and driver’s license services

The Illinois Secretary of State seeks a two-year sole-source extension with Idemia for Auto Testing System services supporting REAL ID and driver’s license operations. - Government buyer: Illinois Secretary of State, Information Technology Department, including its Information Technology/REAL ID office in Springfield, Illinois. - OEM/vendor: Idemia is the incumbent vendor and the only vendor named. - Requested services: Auto Testing System services, including translation within the testing system and expanded workstations at facilities. The system supports driver’s license and identification card issuance, with image capture, card imaging, and facial recognition. - Contract scope and value: Estimated $3.9 million for a one-time contract amendment covering two extension years. The notice identifies one line item for each year; no part numbers are provided. - Notable requirement: The extension is intended to maintain service continuity while the state prepares a competitive procurement and potential transition.

Description

The Illinois Secretary of State is entering into a sole-source change order with Idemia to extend the current contract for two years, from November 14, 2026, through November 13, 2028. The extension adds funds for additional AutoTest services related to Real ID requirements, including automated driver testing. The source states that Idemia is the current provider and that no other vendor can provide these services while it prints the state’s driver’s licenses. The estimated value of this change order is $3,900,000.

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