Pre-submission conference information -Child Care at the MAAB~2.docx

This is a pre-submission conference information document issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a long-term concessions contract with a qualified, licensed day care provider to operate the State of Illinois Child Development Center located at the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. An in-person pre-submission conference will be held on November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Room N502 of the Michael A. Bilandic Building to explain procurement requirements, conduct a walk-through of the day care facility, and allow offerors to ask questions regarding solicitation requirements. Additional questions submitted via email must be received no later than seven calendar days following the conference. The BidBuy reference number for this solicitation is 27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-54060.

The solicitation includes both a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Goal and a Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) Goal. An overview of the Utilization Plan (U-Plan) and Good Faith Effort requirements will be provided at the pre-submission conference. Prospective bidders are instructed to arrive early to allow sufficient time for security clearance and to locate the appropriate meeting room. Questions received during the conference and via email will be posted as an amendment in BidBuy.