How to bid on UI Claimant Portal Services for Illinois DES

What Illinois DES is buying

The Illinois Department of Employment Security is seeking services for its unemployment insurance claimant portal. The solicitation is 27-427DES-FINAN-B-54522.

Technology firms that provide services for claimant portals may find this opportunity relevant. The full solicitation documents on BidBuy explain the requested work.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. Responses are due November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents. Do not assume a response sent after the deadline will be accepted.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit technology vendors with experience providing services for unemployment insurance claimant portals. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the required work and whether your firm is a fit.

How to find and submit a response

Open the bid’s detail page through “View original source.” The page is publicly viewable without signing in, and the solicitation documents are listed there.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on the BidBuy procurement portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid. Submit before the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation before deciding how to respond. Make a checklist of requested documents, response instructions, and any details your firm must provide, then check that each item is addressed.

Explain relevant portal-services experience with specific, verifiable examples. Have someone review the response for completeness and clarity, and allow time to complete the required submission steps.