ADA Left Handed Keyboard

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a left-handed keyboard to provide a reasonable accommodation for a one-armed candidate taking a keyboarding examination for a state position. The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), are procuring this item to enable the candidate to use the state's WinCATS automated computer system as required by legislative mandate. The state is legally obligated to provide this accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The specific keyboard model recommended is the DSI KB-DS-861XPU-B-V2, which costs approximately $90. The procurement process involves a small purchase with no special conditions, and the deadline for responses is March 27, 2018.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The state has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor have they specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed, as it is a one-time purchase to meet a specific accommodation need for an individual candidate.