Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MIS44-B-52010
Illinois DHS Sole Source Administrative Services for Statewide Community Mental Health System
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
27-444DHS-MIS44-B-52010
NAICS
541611
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), MIS444 - MIS division, is pursuing a sole source contract for administrative services supporting the statewide community mental health system. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), MIS444 - MIS division - OEMs and Vendors: - Carelon Behavioral Health (sole source vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Administrative services for tracking and monitoring mental health service delivery and utilization/expenditure activities for contracts with community-based providers - Quality enhancement, recovery, and resiliency activities to improve outcomes for consumers and families - Maintenance of an integrated data system (including registration and authorization) to support DHS/DMH management - 12-month service period - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification for Carelon Behavioral Health - Integration and maintenance of a comprehensive data management system for mental health services - Focus on optimizing system administration and consumer outcomes
Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking to establish a sole source contract with Carelon Behavioral Health for administrative services associated with the statewide community mental health system funded by DHS/DMH. The services include tracking and monitoring mental health service delivery and contract utilization, quality enhancement and recovery activities for consumers and families, and maintenance of an integrated data system to support management needs. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.