Illinois BidBuy #26-427DES-FINAN-B-51216

This opportunity involves the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES - Employment Security) seeking legal services for claimants with Social Security Numbers ending in 0-4. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES - Employment Security) - Services Requested: - Consultation services for claimants (3,000 hours) - Representation at benefit appeals hearings (2,000 hours) - Board of Review representation for new clients (2,000 hours) - Board of Review representation for clients previously represented at hearings (2,000 hours) - Key Requirements: - All services pertain to claimants with SSNs ending in 0-4 for Year 1 - Pricing must remain locked until after technical evaluation - 11% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal - NIGP code 96149 (Legal Services, Attorneys) applies - Not a small business set-aside - Place of Performance: - Chicago, Cook County, Illinois - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Illinois Department of Employment Security for legal services related to claimants with Social Security Numbers ending in 0-4. The procurement includes consultation, benefit appeals hearings, and Board of Review representation for Year 1, with specified hourly quantities. The solicitation requires pricing to remain locked until after technical evaluation. The response deadline is March 25, 2026, and the solicitation includes various vendor disclosure and guidance documents.