Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-418DCFS-PROCU-B-51269
Illinois DCFS Sole Source Research and Support Services for Older Adolescents in Care
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
27-418DCFS-PROCU-B-51269
NAICS
541720
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for research and support services focused on older adolescents in care. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) - OEMs and Vendors: - University of Chicago Chapin Hall Center for Children (sole source provider) - Products and Services Requested: - Research, reporting, training, data collection, and analysis services for youth placement in care - Travel costs (to be billed monthly, not to exceed $35,000) - Product/Service Line Items: - Travel Costs (NIGP 99310): 1 unit, billed monthly, capped at $35,000 - Research, reporting, training, data collection and analysis services (NIGP 95223): 1 unit, comprehensive scope - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; no other vendors considered - Project scope includes research, reporting, training, and data analysis specifically for older adolescents in care - Cancellation of the sole source hearing due to no requests received - Multiple amendments and detailed scope of work referenced in the solicitation - Classification Codes: - NIGP 99310 (Travel Costs) - NIGP 95223 (Research, reporting, training, data collection and analysis services)
Description
This is a sole source procurement by the Children and Family Services agency for research, reporting, training, data collection, and analysis services related to older adolescents. The procurement includes multiple amendments and updates to hearing details. The scope of work and detailed requirements are provided in attached documents. The solicitation is open with a bid due date of May 6, 2026.