Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-497DVA-CHICA-B-51673
Emergency Temporary Nursing Staff for Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
June 20, 2026
Identifier
26-497DVA-CHICA-B-51673
NAICS
561320
This emergency procurement seeks temporary nursing staff for the Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago, a 200-bed skilled nursing facility for veterans. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago - Services Requested: - 8 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) - 3,900 total hours - $62 per hour - 7 Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) - 3,412.5 total hours - $42 per hour - Notable Requirements: - Emergency procurement to address urgent staffing needs - Services to be performed at a specific state-run veterans facility in Chicago - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified staffing providers - Place of Performance: - Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago, Cook County, Chicago, IL - Contract Duration: - Approximately 117 weeks (multi-year) for both LPN and CNA services
Description
This solicitation is for emergency temporary nursing staff at the Illinois Veterans Home in Chicago, a 200-bed long-term skilled nursing facility serving veterans. The procurement includes providing 8 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at $62 per hour for approximately 117 weeks and 7 Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) at $42 per hour for approximately 117 weeks. The total hours required are 3,900 for LPNs and 3,412.5 for CNAs. The solicitation is managed through the Illinois BidBuy portal with a response deadline of June 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM.