PO27-001 Trauma Health Northwestern University Contract Executed 260702.pdf

This is a State of Illinois contract between the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Northwestern University for trauma and behavioral health services. The contract number is 27-418DCFS-PROCU-P-98864, with a procurement method of sole source. The contract was signed on July 2, 2026, by Jason Hawkins, Assistant Director of Contracts and Award Acceptance for Northwestern University, and Heidi E. Mueller by Will Blount-Stephens, Director by Deputy Director for DCFS. The vendor is Northwestern University, located at 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, with the primary contact being Richard A Epstein, PhD, MPH from the Feinberg School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

The contract encompasses twelve distinct technical assistance projects valued at $3,800,110.07 for the initial term commencing upon last signature through June 30, 2027. Services include technical assistance for Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and Well-Being Measure implementation; trauma training and consultation; residential treatment and performance measures support; service provider administration; Intensive Placement Stabilization Program evaluation; staff well-being initiatives evaluation; data collection and administration; placement administration; youth awaiting placement reporting; B.H. Consent Decree initiatives; Health Services Management Unit support; and Division of Child Protection assistance. The contract is firm-priced with no renewal compensation specified. All services will be performed throughout the State of Illinois, representing 100 percent of the contract value. Travel expenses are capped at $21,000 and reimbursed according to State Travel Control Board rules. Subcontractors are not anticipated to be utilized. The maximum total term, including initial period and any potential extensions, shall not exceed ten years.