FY26-27 Housekeeping - Ada S. McKinley - State Use Contract - Approval Letter.pdf

This is a contract authorization letter from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), signed by Ron Wilson, Deputy Director of the State Use Program, addressed to Cynthia Hughes-Ward of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The letter concerns a contract between DHS and Ada S McKinley Community Services, Inc., located at the Elizabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, Illinois.

The contract is for janitorial services for 65 buildings, authorized by the State Use Committee without advertising or calling for bids. The contract period is from 10/01/2025 to 06/30/2026, with a 1-12 month renewal option, and a total contract value of $1,040,836.24. The primary objective is to provide employment and job training for 10 persons with disabilities. The contract was reviewed and deemed fair and reasonable, with the State Agencies following procurement guidelines under the State Use Program to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.