DHS SS FY24 statewide independent living

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) to develop and implement the federally required and approved State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). SILC is the sole organization in Illinois that is federally mandated to exist per the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and designated to perform these duties. The contract term is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with the potential for renewals. The total estimated value of the initial term is $251,394, funded through federal Title VII, Part B and Part C funds, as well as state general revenue funds provided through the Department of Human Services. The contract will support the operations of the 22 Centers for Independent Living throughout Illinois and the implementation of the goals and objectives of the SPIL, which address areas such as employment, healthcare, housing, transportation, and capacity development for the Centers for Independent Living.

This is a sole source procurement, as SILC is the only agency authorized to fulfill these federal requirements in the state of Illinois. Failure to support SILC would result in the relinquishment of approximately $700,000 in federal funds to the state. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as SILC is the sole eligible entity. The incumbent vendor is SILC, and there are no existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration.