26-458LOT-LOTTE-B-50045 | Lottery- Digital Draw System Request for Proposal

The Department of the Lottery for the State of Illinois has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of a secure, automated Digital Draw System designed to support lottery operations in Springfield, Illinois. The system must deliver sophisticated remote draw capabilities, ensuring data integrity, auditability, scalability, and accessibility in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Key deliverables include architectural design documentation, a robust cybersecurity framework featuring multi-factor authentication and role-based access control, tamper-evident auditing logs, and comprehensive training materials. The system design must uphold rigorous security standards such as FIPS 140 compliance, AES 256-bit encryption, media sanitization per NIST 800-88 guidelines, and maintain accessibility in accordance with IITAA 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Backup and disaster recovery protocols with encrypted backups and periodic restore demonstrations are mandatory components, ensuring resilience and continuity. Evaluation of proposals weighs technical merit, particularly the Commitment to Diversity (C2D) which accounts for 20% of the technical score, focusing on Vendor participation with Women, Minority, and Disabled Business enterprises via subcontracting, adherence to business enterprise program goals, and demonstrated diversity spend. The award will follow a trade-off process balancing price reasonableness with qualifications and proposal quality rather than a lowest-price approach. Mandatory submissions must include detailed disclosures on diversity efforts, subcontractor participation, and legal compliance, with strict adherence to Illinois procurement regulations, including prohibitions on data resale and unauthorized software. The contract also stipulates insurance coverage requirements and compliance with transparency measures under Illinois FOIA. Proposal submissions are due electronically by March 9, 2026, via the State’s BidBuy portal, underscoring the emphasis on a structured, transparent, and accountable procurement process devoid of traditional federal contract clauses, instead governed by Illinois-specific terms and detailed attachment requirements addressing diversity, ethics, and compliance.