CPO signed Emergency-Purchase-Extension- Dietary Consulting.pdf
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EMERGENCY PURCHASE EXTENSION APPROVAL
Section 20-30(a) of the Procurement Code provides that a contract for an emergency may be extended beyond 90 calendar days with the approval of the chief procurement officer (CPO). Prior to execution of the extension, the CPO shall receive this completed form justifying the extension. The duration of the extension shall be limited to the scope of the emergency.
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Extension Approval v. 25.2
EMERGENCY PURCHASE EXTENSION APPROVAL
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Extension Approval v.25.2 Page of Section 20-30(a) of the Procurement Code provides that a contract for an emergency may be extended beyond 90 calendar days with the approval of the chief procurement officer (CPO). Prior to execution of the extension, the CPO shall receive this completed form justifying the extension. The duration of the extension shall be limited to the scope of the emergency.
Extension Justification Actual or Estimated:
Has this emergency contract been extended before? Please detail in the space below:
BidBuy Reference # Amount Start Date End Date
1. Provide detail about the events that led the agency to conduct an emergency procurement:
2. What is the scope of work of the initial emergency contract? Please detail below:
3. Does this extension change the scope of work?
If yes, please detail below:
4. Provide justification for extending the original emergency contract:
5. Does this emergency contract correct or eliminate the emergency condition?
Please detail:
6. Explain why the need cannot be met through a competitive procurement process.
7. Is a competitive procurement in process to replace this emergency contract?
8. What is the effect of a denial of this extension request?
Signatures below cannot be delegated.
APO Signature I am requesting an extension of the requested emergency contract. I believe all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
SPO Signature CPO Signature 11.0.0.20130303.1.892433.887364
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| DropDownList1: DVA - Veteran's Affairs |
| DropDownList1: DVA - Veteran's Affairs |
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| VendorZip: 62703 |
| VendorState: IL |
| VendorCity: Springfield |
| VendorAddress: 3860 Normandy Road |
| Vendor: Arena Food Services Inc. |
| AgencyZip: 60634 |
| AgencyState: IL |
| AgencyCity: Chicago |
| AgencyAddress: 4250 N. Oak Park Ave. |
| AgencyDivision: Illinois Veterans' Home Chicago |
| ReferenceNumber: 26-497DVA-CHICA-B-49473 |
| AmountOfOriginal: 421500.00000000 |
| ActualOrEstimated2: Estimated |
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| Start: 7/28/2025 |
| End: 10/25/2025 |
| ExpectedExtensionStartDate: 10/26/2025 |
| ExpectedExtensionEnd: 1/15/2026 |
| AmtExtensionExpenditure: 421500.00000000 |
| ActualOrEstimated3: Estimated |
| TextField5: Arena intends will utilize a BEP certified vendor to provide qualified temporary staffing services within the Emergency Dietary Contract with LT Staffing dba Express Employment Professionals. Arena anticipate spending approximately $450,000 with the BEP vendor over the next 6 months. |
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| TextField6: We are currently facing a significant shortage due to multiple team members being out on extended medical leave, as well as recent staff resignations. These unexpected changes have placed a considerable strain on our remaining team, impacting our ability to maintain adequate service levels and meet the department's daily operational demands. Despite the team's best efforts to manage the workload, we are at a critical point where additional support is urgently needed to ensure continued quality service to our residents. |
| TextField13: Vendor will act as the Project Manager to oversee the services currently being administered at the Illinois Veterans Home |
Chicago (IVHC). They will provide additional staff to the minimal staff IVHC currently has. The staff will need professional guidance and direction of services and new processes. Vendor will direct Agency Staff as needed and will be the point of contact for all services related to the Dietary Department. Vendor will be point of contact and will provide direction to all Agency staff regarding all aspects of the dietary services including, but not limited to, conducting test dietary operations;
overseeing and training Agency staff and assessing IDVA dietary operations to ensue applicable standards are met; drafting and review policies and procedures for dietary operations. Vendor will attend meetings as requested. Vendor will provide updates weekly or as requested to identified staff, including but not limited to; the Senior Home Administrator, Home Administrator and Assistant Director. Develop and present in-service training and education for Facility's personnel on a quarterly basis or more frequently as requested by facility and document each presentation. Assist in the development of appropriate food service department policies and procedures. Provide other services as requested by food service management and operation. Services needed to ensure the health and safety of the residents is maintained and we are in compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health standards.
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| TextField2: Agency is working on hiring staff to fill the vacant positions. However, the extension is needed to ensure that services continue until vacant positions are filled. The agency goal is to fulfill the vacant position by 5/1/2026. |
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| TextField10: The emergency contract has correct the emergency condition. We are now able to provide staff to meet the dietary requirement for our residents daily. |
| TextField12: The vacant positions are union positions and these positions should be filled by hired union staff. |
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| TextField11: The home has posted the positions and interviews are being conducted to fill the vacant positions. |
| TextField14: Without these services we cannot provide the residents their daily meals, which would be a threat to their health and safety. |
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| TitleField: 10/9/2025 |
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| TextField4: The term of this emergency contract shall expire on January 15, 2026. |
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| DateField1: 2025-10-24 |
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