Description
The State of Illinois, Department of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) is awarding a sole‑source contract for the purchase of a new z/OS NOMAD version 8 software license and its accompanying annual maintenance. The software runs on IBM mainframe platforms and is required to support critical Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Transportation (DOT) applications as the agency migrates from an obsolete z13 system to a modern z16 environment. No alternative vendor exists because the product is proprietary and only Select Business Solutions can supply it. This one‑year procurement (Nov 15 2026 – Nov 14 2027) is funded entirely with state appropriations and valued at roughly $2.1 million.
• Acquire one perpetual license for NOMAD v8 (z/OS) and one year of standard maintenance support.
• Must be delivered to DOIT’s IT PO at 120 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL, and integrated into the agency’s mainframe migration plan.
• Sole‑source justification approved by department head, purchasing director, and State Purchasing Officer; no competitive bidding required.