Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-ALCHS-B-53695

Illinois Department of Human Services seeks sole source provider for State Opioid Action Plan evaluation and management services

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, is seeking a sole source provider for comprehensive evaluation and management services supporting the State Opioid Action Plan (SOAP) and State Opioid Response (SOR) programs. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery - OEMs and Vendors: - Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) is the sole vendor named; no other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Services Requested: - Complete evaluation of SOR-funded treatment and recovery service programs - Development of evaluation designs and data collection tools - Periodic summary reporting to state agencies - Convening and managing the Illinois Opioid Crisis Response Advisory Council, its six subcommittees, the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board, and the Opioid Steering Committee - Facilitating meetings, maintaining membership lists, and disseminating information - Collaboration with state staff to implement SOAP recommendations - Data collection, analysis, and preparation of semi-annual reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have prior involvement and established data systems - Ability to meet federal grant timelines is required - Sole source justification: AHP is considered the only economically feasible provider due to their experience and infrastructure - No products or hardware are requested; the procurement is exclusively for specialized evaluation and management services

Description

This solicitation is for a sole source contract to perform a complete program evaluation of the State Opioid Response (SOR) programs and facilitate all opioid-related meetings through September 29, 2027. The contractor will conduct evaluations for effectiveness and efficiency, assist with implementing the State Opioid Action Plan (SOAP), and manage critical boards addressing the overdose crisis, including the State Opioid Crisis Response Advisory Council and the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board. Tasks include developing evaluation plans, convening meetings, preparing reports, and collaborating with state agencies to monitor and improve SOAP implementation.

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