DHS SP w/ SS APHSA Membership Dues

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is procuring its annual membership dues to the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) as a small purchase with sole-source conditions, with a due date of September 2, 2026.

This is a sole-source procurement — APHSA membership is available only through the association itself, making competitive bidding inapplicable. The purchase exceeds the $50,000 threshold and follows IDHS's small-purchase sole-source authorization framework for recurring professional memberships and organizational dues.

The membership provides IDHS access to APHSA's resources, advocacy services, professional development opportunities, and networking benefits for state human services leadership and staff. APHSA membership requires organizational compliance with baseline certification standards across human services program areas including child welfare, adult services, workforce development, and other social service functions, as outlined in the attached certification requirements guide.

This is an incumbent purchase — IDHS maintains an ongoing membership relationship with APHSA. The contract renews annually upon payment of membership dues, with no formal contract term beyond the membership year. Pricing is fixed by APHSA and does not involve competitive negotiation.