START Microfilm Approval Letter Revised 6.10.26.pdf

This is a State Use Committee authorization letter dated June 10, 2026, issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to the Department of Human Services (DHS). The letter authorizes DHS to execute a contract with Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation without competitive bidding through the State Use Program, which is designed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

The contract is valued at $51,000.00 and covers the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 with no renewal option. The contract will provide employment and job training services to six persons with disabilities at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located at 4200 N Oak Park Avenue, Chicago. The services involve microfilm medical records documentation. The CMS Committee has reviewed and determined that the proposed pricing is fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. Per state requirements, the contract award notice must be posted on BidBuy if it exceeds the small purchase threshold. The authorizing agency must coordinate with its Chief Procurement Office and State Purchasing Officer to ensure all required approvals are obtained prior to contract execution, and a copy of the executed contract must be forwarded to CMS for their files.