DuPage County Human Services Committee Meeting, Tuesday 7/7/26

The DuPage County Human Services Committee held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the acceptance and appropriation of multiple grants from the Illinois Department of Human Services totaling over $210,000 for capacity expansion and rapid rehousing programs. The committee approved an amendment to a purchase order with Lobby Industries, Inc. to enhance a Q&A and appointment scheduling system, increasing the contract to $32,758.13. They also approved contracts and purchase orders for equipment and services at the DuPage Care Center, including a $65,566.47 contract with Easy Way Inc. for lifts and stands, and an extension of architectural and engineering services for building modernization. Additionally, the committee addressed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program participation agreements with local municipalities, noting new HUD requirements for project funding allocations. Several purchase orders for HVAC and environmental services were closed or extended without changes to contract amounts, and a budget transfer of $68,363 was approved to cover equipment purchases. The meeting concluded with updates on care center operations and reminders about upcoming budget presentations and meetings.