# Illinois BidBuy #27-510CPOGS-CPOGS-B-54187

Illinois RFP for AscendRural Innovation Challenge: Bridging Distance to Rural Care & Services (Sourcewell Cooperative)

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-510CPOGS-CPOGS-B-54187
**NAICS:** 541715, 621999, 541690

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services (CPOGS) is seeking proposals for the AscendRural Innovation Challenge, focused on bridging distance to rural care and services through a cooperative purchase with Sourcewell.
- Government Buyer:
  - Chief Procurement Office for General Services (CPOGS), State of Illinois
  - Participating entities include state governments, higher education, school districts, counties, cities, and other eligible organizations
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Solutions and services to improve rural healthcare access and innovation
  - Referenced NIGP codes: 204-46, 205-46, 205-56, 495-28, 530-75
  - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; seeking comprehensive proposals
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified offerors
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with Illinois-specific terms and conditions
  - Registration in Illinois Procurement Gateway and BidBuy
  - Potential goals for Illinois small business and Business Enterprise Program participation
  - Master Agreements will be available to a wide range of public entities
  - Initial contract term of four years, with three one-year extension options and possible further extension under exceptional circumstances

### Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Chief Procurement Office for General Services (CPOGS) of Illinois. It seeks proposals for the AscendRural Innovation Challenge aimed at bridging distance to rural care and services. The procurement is a cooperative purchase through Sourcewell, intended to establish Master Agreements with qualified offerors to provide related services to participating entities. The initial contract term is four years with options for extensions. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference.

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