CMS 6144 emergency lease DHS freeport

This is an emergency lease award opportunity for the Illinois Department of Human Services in the City of Freeport, Stephenson County. The state is seeking to procure a leased facility to house DHS operations. The key objectives are to secure a suitable location to continue providing essential DHS services to the local community. Interested parties must be able to deliver a turnkey leased facility that meets the state's requirements for square footage, layout, accessibility, and other operational needs. Qualifications include the ability to make the facility available for immediate occupancy. The procurement has an accelerated timeline, with proposals due by November 24, 2020.

This opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific business types. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the state's operational needs and the competitiveness of the lease rates. While an exact award value is not provided, the state has indicated this is an emergency lease, suggesting the urgency to secure a facility and the flexibility to negotiate favorable lease terms.