DCFS PO21-045 SUP - Investigator Kits, AW

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, a workshop authorized to participate in the State Use Program, to provide investigation kits and assembly services for DCFS Investigators. This is not a bid opportunity, but rather a direct award. The contract is for a 3-year term with a 1-year renewal option, and the total award amount is $450,000, with the initial 3-year term valued at $200,000 and the 1-year renewal option valued at $250,000. There was one responding bidder and no unsuccessful bidders. The purchasing agency's justification for the award decision was deemed reasonable by the State Purchasing Officer.

The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process and awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. No project overview, item quantities, response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder's meetings and conferences, or award dates were provided in the attachments. The contract is set aside for a workshop authorized to participate in the State Use Program, and no other details regarding set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were included. There was no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.