Illinois BidBuy #27-418DCFS-PROCU-B-51424

Sole Source Trauma and Behavioral Health Research Services for DCFS (Northwestern University)

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for trauma and behavioral health research and support services: - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Northwestern University (Mental Health Services and Policy Program) - Products/Services Requested: - Research, evaluation, data collection, training, and technical assistance services for trauma and behavioral health - Focus on the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Project - Includes research, reporting, training, data collection and analysis, and other services directly affecting placement of children in DCFS care - Travel costs associated with contract performance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Northwestern University is the only provider specified for these services - Scope covers multiple programs and services as detailed in the procurement documentation - Services are directly tied to legal and court-mandated requirements for child placement and behavioral health outcomes

Description

This is a sole source procurement to Northwestern University to provide research, evaluation, data collection and analysis, training, and technical assistance services to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Illinois. The services support child welfare operations and include project management and travel costs. The procurement is managed by Illinois BidBuy and classified under NIGP codes 95877 and 99310. The bid opening and response deadline are both scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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