DHS RFP Choate - Consultation and Technical Assistance

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consulting Services at their Choate Facility, a state-operated Developmental Center. DHS is seeking an external consulting firm to provide a comprehensive independent assessment of Choate Center's facility operations and regulatory compliance, assist with developing a systems improvement plan, provide targeted training for approximately 450 employees, and monitor the plan's implementation. The resulting contract will have an initial term of twelve (12) months, with no renewal options. The RFP details the required scope of work, including analyzing the Center's Interdisciplinary Team process, policy and procedure implementation, use of specialized committees, incident management, rights protection, quality assurance, and data utilization. The consultant will be expected to provide onsite and offsite services, submit weekly and bi-monthly status reports, and deliver a final termination report. Pricing is to be submitted as a not-to-exceed amount based on estimated onsite days and offsite hours.

The RFP does not indicate any small business, diversity, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. However, the Commitment to Diversity Attachment outlines five categories for evaluating the prime vendor's commitment to diversity, with a total of 126 points available. This diversity commitment is a critical component of the selection process. The RFP does not provide any details on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a budget range or award value. All responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy platform, as per the Notice of Electronic Submission Only, and paper responses will not be accepted.