FY21 Elgin MHC Multi-Year Small Purchase Sole Source with NRI

This is a sole source, multi-year small purchase contract opportunity posted by the state of Illinois. The contracting agency is seeking to procure goods and services related to a mental health crisis response program in Elgin, Illinois. The state is looking to engage a vendor to provide case management, crisis intervention, and stabilization services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The key objectives include reducing emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations, and connecting individuals to appropriate community-based services and supports. Qualified vendors must have experience delivering crisis response and stabilization services, as well as demonstrated expertise in care coordination and linkage to community-based mental health resources. The contract is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2021 and run through June 30, 2023. Proposals are due by January 8, 2020.

This opportunity is restricted to a sole source vendor, Northern Illinois University (NRI), who has been providing similar services under a previous contract. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the type of organization that can respond. The anticipated contract value is $1.5 million over the 2.5-year term, subject to available state funding. Interested parties should contact the state for additional details on the current infrastructure and technology requirements for integration.