FY27-31 Child Care Services - Willard Ice Building Bid Amendment 1.pdf

This is a bid amendment issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue regarding the FY27-31 Child Care Services - Willard Ice Building Request for Proposals (RFP). The amendment announces a revision to the proposal submission deadline, moving it from February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST to February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive child care services at the Willard Ice Building, including curriculum development aligned with Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning Standards and facility management for telecommunications utilities. The contract term spans fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with vendor questions due by January 22, 2026, at close of business. The RFP documentation includes supplementary resources such as vendor submission videos and financial disclosure training materials available through provided links.

Evaluation of proposals will incorporate technical competency, pricing, and a Commitment to Diversity (C2D) component comprising 20% of the technical score. The C2D evaluation assesses vendors across six categories: Business Enterprise Program goal compliance, subcontracting with women, minority, and disability-owned businesses, diversity spending as a percentage of gross revenue, time dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, written DEI policies, and diversity representation in staffing. Vendors must submit completed Commitment to Diversity forms with comprehensive verification documentation, technical bids, pricing proposals, and required vendor disclosure forms through the BidBuy system. The procurement structure encourages increased investment in women, minority, and disability-owned businesses while demonstrating meaningful commitments to diversity and inclusion practices.