DHS SS FY23 statewide independent living

This state contracting opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services for a contract with the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Illinois. The SILC is the sole organization in Illinois that is federally mandated to develop and implement the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The contract term is for one year from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, with no renewal options. The purpose of the contract is to support the operations of the SILC and the 22 Centers for Independent Living throughout the state, ensuring the implementation of the federally approved SPIL. The total estimated value of the initial term is $236,528, funded entirely through federal funds. The pricing and funding for this sole source contract are based on the federally mandated responsibilities of the SILC.

There are no set-asides or incumbent contractors, as the SILC is the only entity authorized to fulfill these federally required functions. Failure to support the SILC would result in the state relinquishing approximately $700,000 in federal funds for independent living services. A sole source hearing will be held unless no interested parties submit written comments or requests for a public hearing by the deadline. If a hearing is requested, the DHS will present testimony justifying the sole source procurement, and any interested party may present testimony for or against the awarding of the sole source contract.