IFB - FY21-FY24 Fox Center - Medicare DME Vendor

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Vendor to provide Medicare Part B DME products and services to the William W. Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois. The contract will have an initial term from the last dated signature to 12/31/23, with the option for DHS to renew for two 1-year terms. The vendor must be certified by Medicare as a DME provider and able to deliver products, bill Medicare Part B, and provide necessary documentation. Pricing for the DME products and services shall be based on the Medicare fee schedule, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest estimated annual price. The vendor must be able to provide all items within the Medicare DME classification and deliver products within 48 hours of receiving an order. The bid is due on October 13, 2020, and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system, as no paper submissions will be accepted.

This solicitation contains a 7% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal. Vendors must submit a BEP Utilization Plan as part of their bid, demonstrating their proposed use of certified BEP vendors to meet the goal. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined, and DHS will not compensate the vendor for any travel or other expenses. The State of Illinois does not provide details on incumbent vendors or the available budget for this contract opportunity.