PO27-106 State Use Duffle Bags for Youth in Care

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has awarded an Open Market State Use contract to Sparc for the provision of duffle bags and assembly services supporting youth in state care. This contract, designated PO27-106, carries a not-to-exceed value of $800,000 and runs for an initial five-year term from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031. The award was authorized by the Illinois State Use Committee without competitive bidding, consistent with State Use Program procedures established under 30 ILCS 500/45-35, and was formally announced on September 9, 2026.

The deliverables consist of two primary line items: 28 medium-sized duffle bags (24x11x11 inches) with inspirational quotes for children ages 0-9 at a unit price of $10.28, and 35 large-sized duffle bags (31x13x12 inches) for youth ages 10-18 at a unit price of $14.40. The contract serves employment and job training objectives by providing work opportunities for 18 persons with severe disabilities through the manufacturing and assembly of these products. Procurement inquiries regarding this award should be directed to the contracting officer, Glynn Green, at the Springfield, Illinois office of DCFS.