DCFS PO22-025 Statewide Mediation Services, AW

This is a small purchase solicitation for a three-year contract for Statewide Mediation Services issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). DCFS is seeking licensed mediators to provide mediation services concerning child welfare issues and be present at administrative hearings if requested. The vendor will be responsible for scheduling, conducting, and providing reports for the mediation sessions, with the goal of providing participants an equal opportunity to express their needs and interests and reach agreements that are more likely to be adhered to compared to imposed agreements. The solicitation is due on June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM Central Time, and there is no bidder's conference scheduled. The contract term is from the last dated signature of the parties through June 30, 2024, with no renewal options. Pricing shall be submitted as an hourly rate, with the total payments under the contract not to exceed $30,000 per year or $90,000 over the 3-year term without a formal amendment. Expenses are not allowed, and the pricing is considered estimated rather than firm. Subcontractors may be utilized, but must be disclosed and meet certain requirements. All work must be performed in the United States unless otherwise disclosed.

This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor, if any, is not specified. The total contract value is not to exceed $90,000 over the three-year term without a formal amendment, with payments made based on an hourly rate. Expenses are not allowed, and the pricing is considered estimated rather than firm.