PRAMS Gift Card Rewards Management

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Public Health's Policy, Planning and Statistics division, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to WELCO LKA Inc / BABY & ME Program on July 9, 2026, valued at $99,105.00 with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The prime contractor will operate a reward system providing gift card incentives to respondents of the Illinois Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey. The contract involves the distribution of $25 gift cards restricted to the purchase of baby diapers and baby wipes from participating retail locations throughout the State of Illinois, with an estimated annual volume of 2,100 gift cards based on projected PRAMS survey participation.

The 18-month contract period establishes a payment structure whereby the contractor receives compensation based on actual gift card distribution requirements rather than guaranteed minimums. The contract is subject to standard State of Illinois procurement requirements, including compliance with mandatory certifications addressing vendor eligibility, insurance coverage requirements, and ethical conduct standards. The contractor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, comply with all prevailing wage and labor standards requirements, and submit invoices in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act provisions.