Notice concerning additional Covid~39.docx

This document is a notice concerning additional COVID-19 precautions for contractors working with the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The notice states that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued Executive Orders 2021-22 and 2021-23, which mandate certain contractors to use face coverings, have COVID-19 vaccinations, or undergo testing for COVID-19 when working in indoor public places, health care facilities, schools, institutions of higher education, and state-owned and operated congregate facilities. Vendors are required to adhere to the requirements of these Executive Orders as applied by the Agency, and the Agency may also implement vaccination or testing requirements that exceed those in the Executive Orders.

The document also references a related state and local contract opportunity for the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) to seek a vendor to perform SOC 1 Type 2 audits of the Illinois Eligibility System. The solicitation requires electronic submissions only, and no paper responses will be accepted.