Procurement Code Exempt Contract~5.xlsx

This is a Procurement Code Exempt Contract Report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) posting contracts exempt from the Procurement Code as required by Public Act 100-0043. The report lists 24 separate contracts awarded to various vendors for services supporting youth under DCFS care, including visitation and transportation, behavioral health services, counseling, parenting programs, community connection services, independent and transitional living programs, toxicology services, environmental modification, legal services, and life skills training. Contract start dates range from July 2024 through September 2026, with end dates extending from June 2027 through June 2029. All contracts are classified under the "Purchase of Care" exemption category, reflecting DCFS's mission to provide necessary services to youth in its care while meeting legal mandates and complying with applicable consent decrees.

Contract values range from $21,000 to $10,615,000 across the portfolio, with ADDUS Healthcare Inc. holding the largest combined value at $10,615,000 for visitation and transportation services. Other significant contracts include Child Link Inc. at $1,761,766 for transitional and independent living services, Aunt Martha's Health and Community at $3,277,380 for connection services across two contracts, and Transit to You at $886,177 for visitation and transportation. Most contracts commence on July 1st of their respective fiscal years, with several beginning in September 2026 or January 2026. All contracts are awarded under procurement code exemptions permitted under Section 1-10 of the Illinois Procurement Code, allowing DCFS to directly award services essential to its operations and mission without competitive bidding requirements.