PO27-106 Duffle Bags State Use Approval.pdf

This is a State Use Contract authorization letter dated June 10, 2026, from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The letter confirms that the State Use Committee has authorized DCFS to contract with SPARC for employment and job training services for individuals with disabilities. The authorization was approved without competitive bidding or formal solicitation, consistent with State Use Program procedures.

The contract is effective May 1, 2026, and expires April 30, 2031, with no renewal option, at a total contract value of $800,000.00. The contract will provide employment and job training services to 18 persons with disabilities. The letter notes that DCFS must obtain all required internal approvals, post notice of the contract award on BidBuy per CPO notice 2014.09, and forward an executed contract signed by both parties to CMS for filing. The authorization confirms that the pricing has been reviewed and determined fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35.