DHS BEPB - Accounting Services RFP

This state and local contracting opportunity is for accounting services for the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Childhood Program Benefits (DHS BEPB). The contract will cover general ledger management, revenue and expense reporting, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and preparation of financial statements and reports. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Responsive and responsible offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the State will be awarded the contract. Proposals must include pricing with maximum hourly rates for key personnel. A bidders' conference will be held prior to the proposal due date of February 22, 2022. The solicitation does not identify the current incumbent contractor.

Small businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms, are encouraged to respond. However, the RFP does not include a small business set-aside or Minority Contractor Initiative requirement. Funding for the contract is subject to appropriation by the Illinois General Assembly, but the total contract value is not specified. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years of governmental accounting experience, including managing at least one similarly sized governmental accounting contract, as well as experience in private accounting related to restaurants or retail services.