Exempt Notice - DHS Exempt Procurement Report - April 2026

This is a notice of exempt procurement by the Illinois Department of Human Services, posted on May 8, 2026, with an informational deadline of June 8, 2026. This is not a bidding opportunity but rather a mandatory public disclosure of contracts executed under procurement code exemptions. The notice documents one exempt contract executed during April 2026: phlebotomy services provided by Morgan Tiffany. The contract commenced on April 28, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2026, with a total contract value of $15,000.00. The phlebotomy services represent clinical blood draw and specimen collection capabilities required to support DHS operations. This procurement qualifies for exemption under the "Purchase of Care" provision (Section 1-10(b)(3) of the Procurement Code), which permits state agencies to procure healthcare and care-related services without competitive bidding requirements. The exemption classification allows DHS to expedite the procurement of necessary clinical services while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements under 30 ILCS 500/1-10(b) and 1-12(b).

This contract does not meet the $100,000 annual value threshold that would require full publication in the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, though it is disclosed through this exempt notice as part of DHS's transparency and compliance obligations. The phlebotomy services contract with Morgan Tiffany represents a direct engagement with an existing provider to fulfill immediate operational needs. No set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or organizational limitations apply to this exempt procurement classification, as the Purchase of Care exemption permits direct service procurement based on clinical necessity and availability. The contract award value of $15,000.00 reflects the limited scope and duration of the phlebotomy services engagement during the April through June timeframe. This notice serves as the monthly compliance documentation submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer and fulfills DHS's statutory obligations to document and publicly disclose exempt transactions outside standard competitive procurement processes.