Emergency Final Costs

This is a final cost report for an emergency procurement executed by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), specifically the Illinois Veterans Home Chicago (IVHC), for the installation of emergency camera systems. The procuring agency contracted with Seconds Matter Safety Solutions, a Chicago-based vendor located at 4250 North Oak Park Avenue, to supply and install emergency camera equipment. The emergency procurement was executed over a three-month period from June 23, 2025, through September 18, 2025, with the final contract cost totaling $293,423.47. The procurement was classified as an emergency purchase, indicating that standard competitive bidding procedures were bypassed due to urgent operational needs at the Veterans Home facility. The contract was formally documented and submitted by Agency Procurement Officer Leah Thomas to the Chief Procurement Office and the Auditor General on March 20, 2026, completing the financial closure process for this emergency acquisition (Reference #26-497DVA-CENTR-B-51649).

The document represents a final cost and term report rather than an open solicitation opportunity, indicating that this procurement cycle has been completed and closed. Seconds Matter Safety Solutions served as the sole vendor for this emergency purchase, and no information regarding set-asides, disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, or competitive evaluation criteria is present in the final cost documentation. The total awarded value for this emergency camera system procurement was $293,423.47, representing the full financial commitment for the supply and installation services rendered during the contract period. No information about incumbent vendors, technology integration requirements, or ongoing vendor relationships beyond this emergency purchase is indicated in the final cost report.