IDOT Recruiting Hiring and Retention Efficiency Study

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), awarded a contract to Deloitte Consulting LLP on June 22, 2026, for an IDOT Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention Efficiency Study. The initial 12-month contract term, valued at $751,981.72, commenced on September 24, 2026, with a completion date of September 23, 2027. The total contract value including a one-year renewal option is $1,434,469.34. The contract was procured through an open market competitive sealed proposal process and is being managed by the Finance & Administration organization at the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services, with primary agency contact at the IDOT office in Springfield, Illinois.

Under this engagement, Deloitte Consulting LLP will conduct a comprehensive efficiency study focused on identifying best practices and developing strategic recommendations for IDOT's recruitment, hiring, and retention processes across both technical and non-technical positions. The deliverables are designed to enhance the agency's organizational capacity to effectively manage personnel resources and support infrastructure and capital investment initiatives. Deloitte committed to a Business Enterprise Program utilization plan of 44.5% through subcontractors Briljent, LLC and Collinwood Technology Partners, LLC, and a Veterans Business Program utilization of 4.1%, reflecting compliance with Illinois' small business participation requirements.