HEARING REQUESTED - SOLE SOURCE-20250409 1902-1.mp4

The government file is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) to the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) for developing and implementing the federally required State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) for fiscal year 2026. The contract opportunity was posted on March 26, 2025, with written comments or hearing requests due by Friday, April 4, 2025, at 4 p.m., and proposal submissions required by April 9, 2025. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive strategic plan supporting independent living services and resources for individuals with disabilities across Illinois.

The procurement is a direct award without competitive bidding, focused on fulfilling mandatory federal independent living planning requirements. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the documentation. The opportunity appears to be specifically structured for SILC without open competitive bidding and is directly tied to federal independent living planning mandates, suggesting potential federal funding sources or compliance requirements. The hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or makes a written request for a public hearing by the specified deadline.