EMERGENCY NOTICE IVHL Temporary Nursing Staff

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle has awarded an emergency contract for temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffing under emergency procurement authority, with an effective date of October 1, 2026 and authorization signed October 5, 2026; a separate solicitation notice with a proposal due date of October 21, 2026 appears to accompany the emergency award.

The emergency purchase was initiated to address critical staffing shortages affecting the facility's ability to maintain required service levels and provide essential daily care to residents. LPNs will perform practical nursing functions for geriatric residents under supervision. CNAs will provide nursing assistance and personal care services including physical care, activities of daily living, vital sign recording, and treatment procedures as directed.

The awardee is All American Healthcare Services/AA East LLC dba AllShifts, selected as the incumbent vendor to ensure continuity of operations and provide trained professional nursing staff ready to cover open shifts immediately. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services determined that no active state contract was available to meet the immediate staffing need and that continuing services with the incumbent was the best option to prevent disruption in care for veterans.

The emergency contract term is 90 days with an estimated expenditure of $25,000 funded through state appropriation funds. Pursuant to 44 Illinois Administrative Code 1.2030(f)(5), an Emergency Final Cost form will be submitted and published by the State Purchasing Officer no later than the tenth day of the succeeding month if the actual cost differs from the estimated amount.