EMERGENCY NOTICE: FY26 IVHC Pharmacy Services

The State of Illinois is seeking vendors to provide emergency pharmacy services for the Illinois Veterans Home at Chicago (IVHC) for Fiscal Year 2026. This procurement is classified as an emergency purchase, as indicated by the posting date of December 26, 2025, with proposals due by March 22, 2026. While the specific detailed scope of work is referenced in the B-50581 IVHC Emergency Purchase Statement document, the solicitation documents establish that vendors must comply with all State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, including requirements for general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Vendors must also maintain comprehensive records for three years (or five years if federal funds are involved), comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and obtain prior written approval for any subcontractors. Payment will be governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for services through June 30 due by July 31 of each year. The State retains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice and may terminate immediately for cause if vendor performance jeopardizes health, safety, or property.

All vendors responding to this solicitation must certify compliance with 34 distinct State of Illinois certification requirements covering vendor eligibility, criminal history restrictions, financial status, employment practices, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and procurement integrity standards. Vendors must certify they are not in default on educational loans, maintain valid legal entity status, comply with collective bargaining obligations where applicable, have not engaged in bribery or felony conduct, remain current on state debts, collect and remit Illinois Use Tax, and comply with equal employment opportunity requirements and information technology accessibility standards. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or specific award values; however, all contracts are contingent upon appropriation availability and are governed exclusively by Illinois law with disputes resolved through the Illinois Court of Claims. Vendors should review the complete B-50581 IVHC Emergency Purchase Statement document for detailed specifications regarding the pharmacy services scope, deliverables, and any specific budget allocations or incumbent contractor information.