Exempt Notice - DHS Exempt Procurement Report - March 2026

This posting represents a notification of exempt procurement transactions by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) rather than a bidding opportunity. The notice fulfills the transparency and disclosure requirements mandated by 30 ILCS 500/1-10(b) and 1-12(b), which require state agencies to publish information regarding Procurement Code exempt transactions with annual values exceeding $100,000 to the procurement bulletin. The specific goods and services documented in the March 2026 reporting period include one active contract for dental services provided by the Oral Facial Surgery Institute, valued at $25,000 annually. This dental services agreement is classified as a "Purchase of Care" exemption under Section 1-10(b)(3) of the Illinois Procurement Code, with contract performance effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The reference materials attached to this notice document nineteen distinct exemption categories applicable to Illinois state procurement, encompassing specialized areas such as medical cannabis programs, newborn screening initiatives, assistive technology accommodations, artistic performances at the State Fairgrounds, employment hiring, real estate acquisition, and litigation preparation services. The May 1, 2026 due date referenced in this posting represents the deadline for public comment or inquiry regarding the exempt contract disclosure, with monthly reporting requirements to the Chief Procurement Officer mandated by state statute.

This posting does not establish set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to respond, as it functions as a disclosure document rather than an active procurement solicitation. No specific incumbent vendor performance metrics, evaluation criteria, or qualification requirements are articulated beyond the existing contract award to Oral Facial Surgery Institute. The attached Procurement Code Exempt Contracts Form provides comprehensive reference material detailing the statutory authority permitting procurement flexibility for the nineteen enumerated exemption categories, thereby allowing designated state agencies to conduct specialized procurements outside standard competitive bidding processes while maintaining transparency and oversight requirements. The documented contract value for the March 2026 reporting period totals $25,000 for the dental services agreement; however, this notice emphasizes that only contracts exceeding $100,000 in annual value are required to be published in the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, suggesting potential additional exempt transactions below the disclosure threshold. Organizations seeking to understand the scope of exempt procurement authority or the criteria for future contract awards within the nineteen exemption categories should review the comprehensive reference materials provided in the attached documentation.