FY27 APS Trainer Services

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to APS Training Consultants for State Specific APS Curriculum Development and Training services, with written comments due October 28, 2026. The sole-source determination is based on APSTC's exclusive expertise in developing Illinois-specific Adult Protective Services curricula and its established knowledge of the state's APS training infrastructure, statutes, and administrative rules. Market research by IDoA staff determined that other vendors offer only generic or nationally developed APS curricula without the specialized capability to customize training to Illinois requirements. A formal hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or a written request for reconsideration.

The contract scope encompasses development, revision, and delivery of four primary training curricula: APS Supervisor Training, Mandated Reporter Training, B*Safe Financial Exploitation Training, and Regional Administrative Agency (RAA) Training. Each deliverable includes an instructional presentation, trainer's manual, learner's manual, and train-the-trainer program. The contract is driven by IDoA's obligation to have specialized financial exploitation training completed by January 1, 2027, per House Bill 4911, to comply with mandated reporter requirements for financial institution employees. All developed materials will become IDoA property for continued use.

The contract value is $135,800 over a 12-month term running October 22, 2026, through October 21, 2027, with no renewal options. Funding is provided through federal funds. The pricing remains comparable to a previous related contract valued at $159,650, with no increases from prior engagement. The Contracting Purchasing Organization approved the contract on October 6, 2026.