FY27-FY29 SUP Chicago-Read Microfiliming

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, awarded a three-year contract valued at $51,000 to Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation, Inc. (START), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. This contract was executed through the State Use Program, which facilitates employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities. The award was issued under Bid Number B-51778 without competitive bidding, following State Use Committee authorization from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services dated June 10, 2026.

START will provide microfilming services for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located at 4200 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The scope of work includes microfilming older medical records maintained in permanent retention within State Archives, with delivery of three sets of microfilm rolls to the facility. The contract will provide employment and job training services to six persons with disabilities. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services determined the proposed pricing of $51,000 to be fair and reasonable in accordance with applicable state procurement statutes (30 ILCS 500/45-35).