26-551HDA-SPAR5-B-50729 | Housing Locator Website RFP

The solicitation numbered 26-551HDA-SPAR5-B-50729 issued by the State of Illinois, agency SPAR, seeks proposals for the development and implementation of a Housing Locator Website, with performance based in Chicago, Illinois. The procurement is governed by state statutes and policies, with a detailed emphasis on technical prowess, diversity commitment, and fair pricing. The evaluation process employs a trade-off approach, heavily weighted towards technical merit (approximately 70% of available points), with additional significant consideration given to diversity and inclusion efforts (14%), and pricing comprising about 17% of the total evaluation score. Offerors are expected to demonstrate technical competence, a strong commitment to diversity in workforce and subcontracting, and provide competitive pricing, with award decisions based on best value rather than lowest price alone. The contract incorporates stringent security and compliance requirements, mandating contractors to maintain SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II certifications annually and comply with federal standards such as NIST SP 800-53 for system security, HIPAA for protected health information handling, and FIPS 140-2 encryption standards. Multi-factor authentication, data residency within the contiguous United States, and strict data use limitations reinforce the security posture. The scope includes a phased software implementation schedule, with key milestones from test environment delivery to production deployment, under the contract term anticipated to run through mid-2028. Vendors must also comply with robust reporting and certification obligations, including vendor disclosure forms, commitment to diversity reporting, and adherence to Illinois procurement rules. All proposal submissions are electronic through the BidBuy portal, following detailed format instructions, with no room for late or alternate format submissions. Payment and administrative details adhere to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act and relevant state fiscal controls, although specific contract pricing and payment office information are not disclosed in the documentation. The contract’s special provisions focus on operational security, compliance, and vendor responsibility rather than traditional federal contract clauses or physical goods packaging requirements.