24-071 Direct Service Field Kits and OC Certification Kits

This is a State Use Contract for the procurement of Direct Service Field Kits and OC Certification Kits by the State of Illinois. The contract is not a bid opportunity, but rather a pre-existing contract vehicle that allows state and local agencies to purchase the specified products. The contract was awarded to The Arc of the Quad Cities Area for a 36-month term with a total award amount of $3,000,000. The contract includes the purchase, assembly, and statewide shipment of the kits to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offices. No additional details were provided regarding the specific product specifications, quantities, or delivery schedules.

As a State Use Contract, this procurement is reserved for purchase from qualified not-for-profit agencies that provide employment and training services to individuals with disabilities. The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process and awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the contract does not contain any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business (VBP) utilization requirements. The contract contact is Amber Wright, who can be reached at 217-785-0384 or Amber.Wright@Illinois.gov.