PO25-003 Multiple Projects Court Order - Continue Research~1.pdf

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract between the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago to provide independent research services. The contract focuses on research for older adolescents, with Chapin Hall selected as the sole source provider due to its specialized expertise in this area. The notice indicates that a public hearing on the award is scheduled, though it will be canceled unless interested parties submit written comments or make a written request for a public hearing by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. to the designated information contact.

The contract represents a sole source procurement, meaning Chapin Hall was selected without competitive bidding based on its unique qualifications and capabilities in conducting research related to older adolescents within the DCFS system. This procurement approach indicates that the state determined Chapin Hall possesses distinctive expertise or resources that make it the only practicable source for the required research services. Additional contract details including the specific scope of work, research objectives, contract term, compensation structure, and funding sources are referenced as being available in the attachments to the notice of intent to award.