FY22-004 cwppg sole source TP

This state contracting opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for professional consultation services from the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group (CWPPG). Under the contract, CWPPG will provide training, coaching, and certification for DCFS on the implementation of the Core Practice Model, which includes Quality Service Reviews (QSR) and Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM). The contract term is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, with the option for renewals. The pricing for this sole source contract is $364,820 for the initial term. DCFS is building internal capacity to perform these services, but still requires CWPPG's support, consultation, instruction, and mentoring to ensure full implementation and sustainability of the Core Practice Model across the state.

This sole source procurement is due to a court order requiring DCFS to utilize CWPPG's services for the B.H. case Implementation Plan. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a sole source contract. CWPPG has been the incumbent vendor providing these services to DCFS since 2016. The funding for this contract will be from state funds.