Emergency Notice IACAA Technical Assistance

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Community Assistance, awarded an emergency contract on October 23, 2026, to the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) for federally mandated outreach, training, and technical assistance. This is not a solicitation. The non-competitive emergency award is in place while competitive solicitation R-338174 is underway.

The emergency followed the October 22, 2026 expiration of prior contract P-86749 and the denial of a sole-source procurement attempt. The agency documented that these services had historically been procured sole source, and it selected IACAA as the current provider with established systems, technical knowledge, and historical data needed for uninterrupted service. The agency determined that a vendor transition would cause service interruptions, data access failures, and compliance delays. No active State contract was identified as available for these services.

The 90-day scope covers four service areas: Illinois Data Hub maintenance with continuous platform access and user support; Organizational Standards, Community Needs Assessment, and Community Action Plan support, including technical assistance and resource hub maintenance; annual training delivery and tracking for anti-harassment, IT and data protection, and fraud and ethics training; and ROMA training and implementation support delivered by IACAA's nationally certified ROMA trainers. Services support CSBG compliance and federal HHS mandates for the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), the Percentage of Income Payment (PIPP) program, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and CSBG.

The estimated award amount is $140,000, funded with Federal Funds. The emergency purchase statement was posted October 26, 2026, with a listed due date of January 21, 2027.