OIG JCFS SUP Contract Approval Letter FY27.pdf

This is a State Use Committee authorization letter issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), specifically from the State Use Program, dated June 10, 2026. The letter addresses Jesus M. Escarpita of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of the Inspector General and confirms the Committee's authorization for DHS to contract with Jewish Child and Family Services for janitorial services at the DHS Office of the Inspector General located at Madden Mental Health Center in Hines, Illinois.

The authorized contract is effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with no renewal option, in the total amount of $42,172.19. The contract will provide one person with disabilities employment and job training through janitorial services performed at least two times per week. The contract was authorized without advertising or calling for competitive bids under the State Use Program, which prioritizes employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Committee has determined the proposed pricing to be fair and reasonable in accordance with Illinois Compiled Statutes 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The letter requires that upon execution, a signed copy of the contract be forwarded to CMS for filing and notes that the contract must obtain all necessary approvals from the Agency Purchasing Officer and State Purchasing Officer prior to execution.