DMH Small Purchase PMHC Dietitian Services

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a licensed dietitian to provide professional services at the Packard Mental Health Center (PMHC) through a small purchase procurement (RFQ number 26-444DHS-MENTH-B-48526). The contract requires an on-site dietitian to work approximately 20 hours per week, filling in for a full-time employee absence, with services spanning from the contract's signature date through June 30, 2026. Essential job functions include conducting nutritional screenings, completing patient nutrition assessments, assigning risk ratings, interpreting diet prescriptions, menu planning, and directing diet preparation. The vendor must possess a current dietitian nutritionist license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must provide services physically on-site, with telehealth services explicitly prohibited. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2025, with proposals due by July 10, 2025, emphasizing the need for a quick turnaround and immediate staffing to maintain patient nutritional care and safety at the mental health facility.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, though vendors must comply with comprehensive certification requirements outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document. Vendors must attest to 33 distinct compliance areas, including legal standing, ethical conduct, workplace standards, tax compliance, and various state and federal regulatory requirements. Potential consequences for non-compliance include contract voiding, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the small purchase nature and part-time hours suggest a relatively modest contract value. The procurement is focused on securing a qualified professional to maintain continuity of nutritional services at the Packard Mental Health Center, with an emphasis on meeting all state licensing and professional standards for dietitian practice.