Exempt Notice - IDOI Exempt Procurement Report - April 2025

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) is seeking legal services for a specialized hearing officer to adjudicate a complex administrative hearing related to a proposed company division. This procurement is categorized as an exempt contract under Section 1-10(b)(7) of the Illinois Procurement Code, specifically for "Preparation for Anticipated Litigation, Enforcement Action, or Investigation." The primary objective is to secure professional legal services from JAMS Inc. to facilitate a public administrative hearing involving a potentially intricate corporate restructuring. The contract is scheduled to commence on February 1, 2025, and conclude on June 30, 2025, with a total value of $100,000. The solicitation was posted on April 14, 2025, with proposals due by April 25, 2025, requiring a qualified hearing officer capable of managing a complex administrative proceeding. The ideal candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in administrative law, dispute resolution, and the ability to conduct impartial hearings involving corporate division matters.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified legal service providers without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded directly to JAMS Inc. based on their expertise in providing hearing officer services. No additional incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value is firmly established at $100,000, which represents the complete budget for securing the hearing officer's services throughout the contracted period. The procurement is being conducted through an exempt contract process, which allows the Illinois Department of Insurance to select a vendor outside standard competitive bidding procedures. The contract's exemption is justified under the procurement code's provisions for anticipated litigation and administrative proceedings, indicating the specialized nature of the required legal services.