IDPH - OHCR - Nursing Home Monitoring

This state contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to procure nursing home monitoring services. The selected vendor will be required to perform unannounced on-site visits to long-term care facilities throughout Illinois to observe operations, review records, intervene on behalf of residents, and report findings to IDPH. The vendor must provide a minimum of two monitors, including at least one registered nurse, to conduct these visits an average of three days per week. The initial contract term is two years, with options to renew for up to three additional years. Pricing will be based on an hourly rate for the monitoring services, plus reimbursement for allowable travel expenses. Minimum qualifications include two years of experience providing and overseeing nursing home monitors within the past five years.

This solicitation includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 18%, meaning a percentage of the contract value must be performed by BEP-certified vendors. The contract is also open to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). However, there are no set-asides or designated percentages for VOSB participation. The state has not provided details on any incumbent vendors or the total contract value. Submissions must be made electronically through the state's BidBuy procurement platform by the May 25, 2022 due date.