DHS ICRE-W SP Tool Box Req #008 - Low-Vision Aids (Commodities)

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of low-vision aids (commodities) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The contract will provide a "Toolbox" of low-vision aids and devices to support the Independent Choices and Rehabilitation Evaluation-Waiver (ICRE-W) program. The key objectives are to supply a range of low-vision products including magnifiers, lighting, writing aids, and other assistive technologies to help visually impaired individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. Vendors must be able to deliver these commodities in a timely manner and meet required qualifications, which include being an authorized distributor or manufacturer of the proposed products. The contract opportunity was posted on February 25, 2020, with a due date for responses of March 13, 2020.

This contract opportunity has no designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but it is for a Toolbox of low-vision aids and devices to support the ICRE-W program, so the budget range can be expected to be commensurate with the scope and scale of the required commodities. Vendors must complete mandatory State of Illinois Certifications and Disclosures as part of their response, which cover a range of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements.