FY27 Renewal Notice Medication Delivery

This procurement is a renewal notice for medication delivery services for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, with Cook County as the designated jurisdiction. The contract renewal is effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, covering a one-year term for medication transportation services to support Chicago operations. The primary deliverable is the continuation of reliable medication delivery and distribution services, with the contractor responsible for ensuring timely and secure transportation of medications to designated locations. The contractor must maintain the ability to fulfill 100% of the work in-house without subcontracting, demonstrating self-sufficiency in operations and accountability for service delivery. The renewal was posted on February 24, 2026, with a response deadline of March 16, 2026, allowing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit any renewal documentation or notices of intent. No specific technical qualifications beyond those demonstrated in the original contract award are explicitly detailed in the renewal notice, as the focus is on continuing the established service relationship rather than re-evaluating baseline capabilities.

The contract includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization requirement of 12% as specified in the utilization plan, representing a meaningful set-aside designation for disadvantaged business enterprises. The incumbent vendor is Delivery and Distribution Solutions, LLC, which was originally awarded under Bid Number B-28574 and is now renewing the contract under Bid Number B-51170. The total renewal contract value is $45,000.00 for the one-year period, with no additional estimated financial return to the state or gross revenue implications noted. No Veterans Business Program participation requirements are specified for this renewal. The renewal was formally approved and signed by the State Procurement Officer on February 24, 2026, indicating that this is a continuation award based on satisfactory performance of the existing contract terms and conditions. Organizations interested in this opportunity or seeking to challenge the renewal should note the March 16, 2026 deadline for submitting relevant documentation to the Chief Procurement Office.