DCFS PO21-405 State Use Duffle Bags for Youth in Care Master Contract Items, TP

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) intends to award a 5-year contract with Sparc, a workshop authorized to participate in the State Use Program, to provide duffle bags and assembly services for DCFS and its Purchase of Service (POS) agencies. This Notice of Award is for Bid Number B-23062, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000. Sparc was the sole bidder and is considered the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder through the Invitation for Bid process. The contract is expected to provide an estimated financial return to the State, as well as estimated gross revenue to the vendor, over the life of the contract including renewals.

This contract opportunity is reserved for workshops authorized to participate in the State Use Program, which is a preferred source program that provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. There are no incumbent vendors or contractors, as this is a new contract. The award value is not to exceed $1,000,000 over the 5-year contract term.