Focus Group Facilitation Project - Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (CJIA) has awarded a contract to Pathwayz To Progress for a specialized research project within Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC). The contract, valued at $19,500, covers the facilitation of six three-hour focus groups designed to inform the statewide Regional Reentry Hub model. The prime contractor will be responsible for participant engagement, material preparation, focus group facilitation, data analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

The contract is an Open Market Small Purchase agreement with a performance period from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The scope of work involves conducting comprehensive research activities within the CCDOC to gather insights that will support the development of a regional reentry strategy. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes the legal and procedural framework for the engagement, including compliance requirements, insurance provisions, and vendor obligations.