Bid Solicitation: 20-444DHS-PROCU-B-14412

Header Information

Bid Number:

20-444DHS-PROCU-B-14412

Description:

LINK IV EBT System RFP "Pricing Only"

Bid Opening Date:

07/17/2020 02:00:00 PM

Purchaser:

Pamela Enno

Organization:

DHS - Human Services

Department:

PROCURE444 - Procurement Office

Location:

AL001 - Procurement Office

Fiscal Year:

Type Code:

15 - Request for Proposal (RFP)

Allow Electronic Quote:

Yes

Alternate Id:

Required Date:

Available Date :

04/17/2020 02:00:00 PM

Info Contact:

Jean Sandstrom at 217-557-9298

Bid Type:

OPEN

Informal Bid Flag:

Purchase Method:

Open Market

Pre Bid Conference:

N/A

Bulletin Desc:

LINK IV EBT System. This Bid is only used to submit pricing for Bid number B-9894. Do not submit technical proposals on this Bid. Electronic Responses Only. No paper responses will be accepted.

Ship-to Address:

Jean Sandstrom
401 N. 4th St. Centrum North
2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62702
US
Email: Jean.Sandstrom@illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 557-9298

Bill-to Address:

Jean Sandstrom
401 N. 4th St. Centrum North
2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62702
US
Email: Jean.Sandstrom@illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 557-9298

Print Format:

Bid Print New

File Attachments:

BEP Vendors.xlsx
IL_EBT_RFP_V.4_Final.docx
IL_EBT_RFP_V.4_Final.pdf
RFP Attachments.zip
BEP Letter of Intent Template v.14.1~3.pdf
BEP Utilization Plan v.14.1~4.pdf
Forms B Section V.20.1~31.docx
Forms A Section V 18.1~49.docx
Attachment - Notice of Electronic Submission Only v.20.2.pdf
Vendor Instruction to Submit Pricing B 14412.docx
Amendment to SNAP RFP.zip
IL EBT RFP Questions and Answers 6.20.20~1.xlsx
Amendment 7~1.docx
Attachment to Amendment 7~1.pdf

Form Attachments:

Required Quote Attachments

Desired Attachment Name	Description

SPO Name:

Richard Welch

Is this a Small Business Set Aside Procurement?:

Is there a BEP/VBP Participation Goal? :

Yes

If yes, BEP Goal Percentage:

20.00000

If yes, VBP Goal Percentage:

1.00000

Link to Original Contract :

Bid : 20-444DHS-MIS44-B-9894

Questions:

Question #	Print Sequence	Required	Question	Response
1	1.0	Yes	Do you acknowledge that this bid is to submit pricing only? The technical proposal and all required forms will be submitted on Bid Number 9894.

Amendments:

Amendment #	Amendment Date	Amendment Note
1	05/21/2020 12:56:33 PM	The purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid opening date from 6/3/2020 at 2:00 PM to 7/3/2020 at 2:00 PM Header 1. Bid Opening Date changed from "06/03/2020 02:00:00 PM" to "07/03/2020 02:00:00 PM".
2	06/17/2020 01:13:35 PM	This amendment moves the due date to July 17, 2020 at 2:00pm as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, this is the final extension anticipated. Header 1. Custom Field: Custom Field changed from "0" to "1". 2. Bid Opening Date changed from "07/03/2020 02:00:00 PM" to "07/17/2020 02:00:00 PM". Attachment File Changes: Header 1. File 'Amendment to SNAP RFP.zip': File 'Amendment to SNAP RFP.zip' added .
3	06/29/2020 07:04:16 AM	This amendment is for the addition of Technical Responses file. Attachment File Changes: Header 1. File 'IL EBT RFP Questions and Answers 6.20.20~1.xlsx': File 'IL EBT RFP Questions and Answers 6.20.20~1.xlsx' added .
4	07/01/2020 03:59:49 PM	This amendment is to attach the second round of questions and answers, known as Attachment 7. Note this amendment was posted earlier on the Technical Portion of the Bid. Attachment File Changes: Header 1. File 'Amendment 7~1.docx': File 'Amendment 7~1.docx' added . 2. File 'Attachment to Amendment 7~1.pdf': File 'Attachment to Amendment 7~1.pdf' added .

Item Information

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Item # 1: ( 952 - 45 )

Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payments (SNAP) includes a full spectrum of statewide EBT services for the Illinois Link system including operation of the data center and database used in the Illinois Link system to establish Link/EBT accounts and process Link/EBT transactions; production and mailing of Link cards; distribution of Link cards to the IL Department of Human Services (IDHS) local offices; issuance of SNAP and cash assistance benefits to clients; operation of both client and retailer help desks and websites and the daily financial reconciliation and settlement to pay transition processors and retailers for customers' Link purchases and cash withdrawals. Initial Term upon signatures on contract through 5 years. Do Not enter pricing here. Attach pricing document in Attachments Tab and ensure any documents are marked Confidential.

NIGP Code:

952-45
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Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payments (SNAP) includes a full spectrum of statewide EBT services for the Illinois Link system including operation of the data center and database used in the Illinois Link system to establish Link/EBT accounts and process Link/EBT transactions; production and mailing of Link cards; distribution of Link cards to the IL Department of Human Services (IDHS) local offices; issuance of SNAP and cash assistance benefits to clients; operation of both client and retailer help desks and websites and the daily financial reconciliation and settlement to pay transition processors and retailers for customers' Link purchases and cash withdrawals. Year 1 Renewal 12 months. Do Not enter pricing here. Attach pricing document in Attachments Tab and ensure any documents are marked Confidential.

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952-45
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Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payments (SNAP) includes a full spectrum of statewide EBT services for the Illinois Link system including operation of the data center and database used in the Illinois Link system to establish Link/EBT accounts and process Link/EBT transactions; production and mailing of Link cards; distribution of Link cards to the IL Department of Human Services (IDHS) local offices; issuance of SNAP and cash assistance benefits to clients; operation of both client and retailer help desks and websites and the daily financial reconciliation and settlement to pay transition processors and retailers for customers' Link purchases and cash withdrawals. Year 2 Renewal 12 months. Do Not enter pricing here. Attach pricing document in Attachments Tab and ensure any documents are marked Confidential.

NIGP Code:

952-45
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1.0

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Item # 4: ( 952 - 45 )

Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payments (SNAP) includes a full spectrum of statewide EBT services for the Illinois Link system including operation of the data center and database used in the Illinois Link system to establish Link/EBT accounts and process Link/EBT transactions; production and mailing of Link cards; distribution of Link cards to the IL Department of Human Services (IDHS) local offices; issuance of SNAP and cash assistance benefits to clients; operation of both client and retailer help desks and websites and the daily financial reconciliation and settlement to pay transition processors and retailers for customers' Link purchases and cash withdrawals. Year 3 Renewal 12 months. Do Not enter pricing here. Attach pricing document in Attachments Tab and ensure any documents are marked Confidential.

NIGP Code:

952-45
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Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

1.0

EA - Each

Manufacturer:

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Item # 5: ( 952 - 45 )

Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payments (SNAP) includes a full spectrum of statewide EBT services for the Illinois Link system including operation of the data center and database used in the Illinois Link system to establish Link/EBT accounts and process Link/EBT transactions; production and mailing of Link cards; distribution of Link cards to the IL Department of Human Services (IDHS) local offices; issuance of SNAP and cash assistance benefits to clients; operation of both client and retailer help desks and websites and the daily financial reconciliation and settlement to pay transition processors and retailers for customers' Link purchases and cash withdrawals. Year 4 Renewal 12 months.Do Not enter pricing here. Attach pricing document in Attachments Tab and ensure any documents are marked Confidential.

NIGP Code:

952-45
Food Stamps and Coupons

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

1.0

EA - Each

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