Contract Award Summary

This is a State Use Program Contract Award Authorization letter issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on September 3, 2025. The document authorizes CMS to contract with Challenge Unlimited Inc for janitorial services and supplies at three locations in Quincy and one location with the Attorney General. The State Use Committee voted to approve this contract without advertising or calling for bids.

The contract period is effective January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, with no renewal option. The total contract value is $767,372.78. Challenge Unlimited Inc will provide employment and job training services for two persons with disabilities. The contract has been reviewed and determined to have a fair and reasonable price in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The recipient agency is responsible for coordinating with their Chief Procurement Office and State Purchasing Officer to ensure all required approvals are obtained prior to contract execution, and must forward a signed copy of the executed contract to CMS for filing.