Emergency Hanavirus Notice EPS - Signed.pdf

EMERGENCY PURCHASE STATEMENT

Page 1 of 4State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Statement v.26.1

Emergency Purchases are conducted pursuant to 30 ILCS 500/20-30 and 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2030.

Zip: 60612State:IL City:ChicagoAddress: 1653 W. Congress Parkway

Vendor: Rush University Medical Center

Zip: 62701State: ILCity:Springfield Address: 422 South 5th St

Division: Disaster Planning and Readiness Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

Emergency Purchase Details BidBuy Reference #: B- 52685

Emergency Condition (select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu below):

Involving threat to public health or public safety

Provide a description and reasons for needing this emergency purchase:

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires emergency procurement of specialized Hantavirus laboratory testing, genomic sequencing, assay validation, and scientific support services necessary to support immediate public health response, surveillance, confirmatory testing, and outbreak response activities associated with the current Andes strain Hantavirus outbreak and potential exposed Illinois residents.

The Illinois Department of Public Health currently does not possess in state Hantavirus testing capability. Existing commercial and federal testing pathways have resulted in delays associated with specimen transport, confirmatory testing, and reporting timelines. The Agency determined emergency procurement authority is necessary to rapidly establish in state testing capability necessary to support timely identification, surveillance, sequencing, and public health response activities during the current emergency response period.

Provide the conditions and circumstances that led to the need for this emergency purchase:

On May 2, 2026, an outbreak of Andes strain Hantavirus associated with an international cruise ship resulted in confirmed infections and multiple deaths. On May 10, 2026, exposed American passengers returned to the United States for monitoring and evaluation, including individuals potentially connected to Illinois. Illinois is currently monitoring exposed individuals who may require rapid confirmatory testing if symptoms develop.

The Andes strain is the only known Hantavirus strain associated with human to human transmission, creating an urgent need for rapid testing capability to support timely public health surveillance, response, and containment activities. Existing commercial laboratory and CDC testing pathways resulted in delays associated with specimen transport and turnaround times that could negatively impact patient care decisions, outbreak response coordination, and containment efforts.

The Agency determined traditional competitive procurement timelines would not allow the required testing capability to be established quickly enough to support the current public health response need.

Reason for selection of this particular vendor:

Rush University Medical Center was selected because the vendor demonstrated the ability to rapidly establish specialized Hantavirus molecular testing, serologic testing, genomic sequencing, and scientific support capabilities necessary to support immediate Illinois public health response activities associated with the current Andes strain Hantavirus outbreak.

The vendor demonstrated existing laboratory infrastructure, sequencing capability, operational capacity, and specialized expertise necessary to rapidly implement testing services within approximately one to two weeks. The vendor additionally demonstrated the ability to obtain testing protocols and required testing materials necessary to establish both molecular and antibody based Hantavirus testing capabilities within the required operational timeframe.

Rush University Medical Center and the Rush Regional Innovation Public Health Laboratory have previously demonstrated the ability to quickly respond and operationalize emerging infectious disease testing capabilities during prior public health response activities, including COVID 19 response operations and antimicrobial resistance testing activities.

The Agency additionally determined that alternative laboratories either lacked the ability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing, lacked rapid implementation capability, or could not establish the required testing services within the timeframe necessary to support the current public health response need.

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Vendor: Rush University Medical Center

Zip: 62701State: ILCity:Springfield Address: 422 South 5th St

Division: Disaster Planning and Readiness Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

Description of supplies or services to be provided:

Rush University Medical Center will provide specialized Hantavirus laboratory testing, genomic sequencing, assay validation, scientific analysis, and related public health laboratory support services necessary to support Illinois Department of Public Health surveillance, confirmatory testing, outbreak response, and public health preparedness activities associated with suspected Hantavirus exposure and infection cases.

Services include development, validation, implementation, and performance of molecular and serologic Hantavirus testing methodologies, including Sin Nombre Duplex qPCR testing, Pan Hantavirus PCR testing with sequence confirmation, Hantavirus IgM and IgG serologic testing, and genomic sequencing methodologies necessary to support public health surveillance and outbreak response activities.

During the emergency procurement period, the vendor is expected to support testing of up to approximately 50 clinical samples utilizing Sin Nombre Duplex qPCR testing, approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing Pan Hantavirus PCR testing with sequence confirmation, approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing whole genome sequencing methodologies, and approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing Hantavirus serologic testing methodologies.

Services additionally include laboratory validation activities, sequencing analysis, interpretation of clinical testing results, scientific consultation, genomic epidemiology support, logistics coordination associated with testing materials and specimen transport, and reporting of testing results to the Illinois Department of Public Health and local health departments as requested by the Agency.

The vendor will additionally provide confirmatory testing of commercial laboratory Hantavirus results, strain identification, and genetic sequencing activities necessary to support public health surveillance, response, and containment activities during the emergency procurement period

Emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, and agencies shall utilize best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in its emergency procurement process. 30 ILCS 500/20-30(a).

Describe the actions taken by the agency to make the emergency purchase with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances:

Due to the immediate public health response need associated with the current Andes strain Hantavirus outbreak and the urgent requirement to rapidly establish in state testing capability, the Agency evaluated available laboratories and entities capable of implementing specialized Hantavirus testing and sequencing services within the required operational timeframe.

The Agency reviewed existing public health laboratory capabilities, implementation timelines, operational readiness, and ability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing and sequencing activities necessary to support immediate public health response operations. The Agency determined that existing commercial laboratory testing and confirmatory testing pathways through CDC resulted in significant delays associated with specimen transport and turnaround times that would not adequately support the immediate operational need.

The Agency additionally considered other entities and determined certain laboratories lacked the capability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing, lacked rapid implementation capability, or could not operationalize the required testing services within the timeframe necessary to support the current emergency response activities.

The Agency determined that Rush University Medical Center possessed the necessary laboratory infrastructure, specialized expertise, sequencing capability, implementation readiness, and operational capacity necessary to rapidly establish the required testing services within approximately one to two weeks in support of the current public health emergency response activities.

Page 3 of 4State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services

Vendor: Rush University Medical Center

Zip: 62701State: ILCity:Springfield Address: 422 South 5th St

Division: Disaster Planning and Readiness Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

List the actions taken by the agency that constitute its best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in this emergency purchase:

Due to the immediate public health response need and the highly specialized nature of the required Hantavirus laboratory testing, sequencing, and scientific support services, the Agency evaluated available entities capable of rapidly implementing the required services within the necessary emergency response timeframe. The Agency considered operational readiness, laboratory capability, implementation speed, and ability to support immediate public health surveillance and outbreak response activities.

The Agency determined that the emergency circumstances, specialized laboratory requirements, and urgent implementation timeline significantly limited the availability of vendors capable of providing the required services during the emergency procurement period. The Agency will continue to evaluate Business Enterprise Program participation opportunities, including subcontracting opportunities, where practicable and operationally feasible during the emergency procurement period.

Is there an active State contract available for the required supplies or services? Yes No

This emergency contract was awarded on the earliest of these dates: (choose one) the State agency communicated to the vendor to start work publication on the Bulletin identified the selected vendor the contract was signed by both parties

Amount ($) of this expenditure is: 99,361.34 Amount is Actual or Estimated*: Estimated

*Pursuant to 44 Ill. Admin. 1.2030 (f)(5), if Estimated is indicated, an Emergency Final Cost form will be submitted by the State agency and published by the State Purchasing Officer no later than the tenth day of the succeeding month. If Actual is chosen and the total cost differs from the amount on this statement, an Emergency Final Cost form must be submitted and published within the same timeframe.

Page 4 of 4State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services

Vendor: Rush University Medical Center

Zip: 62701State: ILCity:Springfield Address: 422 South 5th St

Division: Disaster Planning and Readiness Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

Select the type of funding to be used: Federal Funds State Appropriated Funds State Grant Funds Other

Signature This emergency purchase was made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. Best efforts were utilized to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in the process.

I am authorized to make this emergency purchase, and I know and understand the contents of this statement and all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Agency Signature: Title: APO

Printed Name: Mike Caceres Date: May 21, 2026

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EMERGENCY PURCHASE STATEMENT

Page of State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Emergency Purchase Statement v.26.1 Emergency Purchases are conducted pursuant to 30 ILCS 500/20-30 and 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2030.

Emergency Purchase Details Emergency Condition (select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu below):

Provide a description and reasons for needing this emergency purchase:

Provide the conditions and circumstances that led to the need for this emergency purchase:

Reason for selection of this particular vendor:

Description of supplies or services to be provided:

Emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, and agencies shall utilize best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in its emergency procurement process. 30 ILCS 500/20-30(a).

Describe the actions taken by the agency to make the emergency purchase with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances:

List the actions taken by the agency that constitute its best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in this emergency purchase:

Is there an active State contract available for the required supplies or services?

If Yes is checked above, explain why the existing contract does not meet the need:

This emergency contract was awarded on the earliest of these dates: (choose one) *Pursuant to 44 Ill. Admin. 1.2030 (f)(5), if Estimated is indicated, an Emergency Final Cost form will be submitted by the State agency and published by the State Purchasing Officer no later than the tenth day of the succeeding month. If Actual is chosen and the total cost differs from the amount on this statement, an Emergency Final Cost form must be submitted and published within the same timeframe.

Select the type of funding to be used:

Signature This emergency purchase was made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. Best efforts were utilized to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program in the process.

I am authorized to make this emergency purchase, and I know and understand the contents of this statement and all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health currently does not possess in state Hantavirus testing capability. Existing commercial and federal testing pathways have resulted in delays associated with specimen transport, confirmatory testing, and reporting timelines. The Agency determined emergency procurement authority is necessary to rapidly establish in state testing capability necessary to support timely identification, surveillance, sequencing, and public health response activities during the current emergency response period.

TextField4: On May 2, 2026, an outbreak of Andes strain Hantavirus associated with an international cruise ship resulted in confirmed infections and multiple deaths. On May 10, 2026, exposed American passengers returned to the United States for monitoring and evaluation, including individuals potentially connected to Illinois. Illinois is currently monitoring exposed individuals who may require rapid confirmatory testing if symptoms develop.

The Andes strain is the only known Hantavirus strain associated with human to human transmission, creating an urgent need for rapid testing capability to support timely public health surveillance, response, and containment activities. Existing commercial laboratory and CDC testing pathways resulted in delays associated with specimen transport and turnaround times that could negatively impact patient care decisions, outbreak response coordination, and containment efforts.

The Agency determined traditional competitive procurement timelines would not allow the required testing capability to be established quickly enough to support the current public health response need.

ExplanationForSelectingVendor: Rush University Medical Center was selected because the vendor demonstrated the ability to rapidly establish specialized Hantavirus molecular testing, serologic testing, genomic sequencing, and scientific support capabilities necessary to support immediate Illinois public health response activities associated with the current Andes strain Hantavirus outbreak.

The vendor demonstrated existing laboratory infrastructure, sequencing capability, operational capacity, and specialized expertise necessary to rapidly implement testing services within approximately one to two weeks. The vendor additionally demonstrated the ability to obtain testing protocols and required testing materials necessary to establish both molecular and antibody based Hantavirus testing capabilities within the required operational timeframe.

Rush University Medical Center and the Rush Regional Innovation Public Health Laboratory have previously demonstrated the ability to quickly respond and operationalize emerging infectious disease testing capabilities during prior public health response activities, including COVID 19 response operations and antimicrobial resistance testing activities.

The Agency additionally determined that alternative laboratories either lacked the ability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing, lacked rapid implementation capability, or could not establish the required testing services within the timeframe necessary to support the current public health response need.

ExplanationSuppliesServices: Rush University Medical Center will provide specialized Hantavirus laboratory testing, genomic sequencing, assay validation, scientific analysis, and related public health laboratory support services necessary to support Illinois Department of Public Health surveillance, confirmatory testing, outbreak response, and public health preparedness activities associated with suspected Hantavirus exposure and infection cases.

Services include development, validation, implementation, and performance of molecular and serologic Hantavirus testing methodologies, including Sin Nombre Duplex qPCR testing, Pan Hantavirus PCR testing with sequence confirmation, Hantavirus IgM and IgG serologic testing, and genomic sequencing methodologies necessary to support public health surveillance and outbreak response activities.

During the emergency procurement period, the vendor is expected to support testing of up to approximately 50 clinical samples utilizing Sin Nombre Duplex qPCR testing, approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing Pan Hantavirus PCR testing with sequence confirmation, approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing whole genome sequencing methodologies, and approximately 20 clinical samples utilizing Hantavirus serologic testing methodologies.

Services additionally include laboratory validation activities, sequencing analysis, interpretation of clinical testing results, scientific consultation, genomic epidemiology support, logistics coordination associated with testing materials and specimen transport, and reporting of testing results to the Illinois Department of Public Health and local health departments as requested by the Agency.

The vendor will additionally provide confirmatory testing of commercial laboratory Hantavirus results, strain identification, and genetic sequencing activities necessary to support public health surveillance, response, and containment activities during the emergency procurement period TextField3: Due to the immediate public health response need associated with the current Andes strain Hantavirus outbreak and the urgent requirement to rapidly establish in state testing capability, the Agency evaluated available laboratories and entities capable of implementing specialized Hantavirus testing and sequencing services within the required operational timeframe.

The Agency reviewed existing public health laboratory capabilities, implementation timelines, operational readiness, and ability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing and sequencing activities necessary to support immediate public health response operations. The Agency determined that existing commercial laboratory testing and confirmatory testing pathways through CDC resulted in significant delays associated with specimen transport and turnaround times that would not adequately support the immediate operational need.

The Agency additionally considered other entities and determined certain laboratories lacked the capability to perform clinical Hantavirus testing, lacked rapid implementation capability, or could not operationalize the required testing services within the timeframe necessary to support the current emergency response activities.

The Agency determined that Rush University Medical Center possessed the necessary laboratory infrastructure, specialized expertise, sequencing capability, implementation readiness, and operational capacity necessary to rapidly establish the required testing services within approximately one to two weeks in support of the current public health emergency response activities.

TextField1: Due to the immediate public health response need and the highly specialized nature of the required Hantavirus laboratory testing, sequencing, and scientific support services, the Agency evaluated available entities capable of rapidly implementing the required services within the necessary emergency response timeframe. The Agency considered operational readiness, laboratory capability, implementation speed, and ability to support immediate public health surveillance and outbreak response activities.

The Agency determined that the emergency circumstances, specialized laboratory requirements, and urgent implementation timeline significantly limited the availability of vendors capable of providing the required services during the emergency procurement period. The Agency will continue to evaluate Business Enterprise Program participation opportunities, including subcontracting opportunities, where practicable and operationally feasible during the emergency procurement period.