Indirect Rate Consulting

The state of Illinois is seeking proposals for indirect cost rate consulting services for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020). The selected vendor will be responsible for reviewing the agency's activities, functions, and costs to set up indirect cost rates, preparing a cost allocation plan, determining the cost base, computing the proposed indirect cost rate, and representing the agency in negotiations with the federal government. The vendor must have at least 5 years of experience analyzing state government costs, developing and negotiating cost allocation plans and indirect cost rates, 3 years of experience with time reporting systems, and 5 years of experience working with state agencies and utilizing knowledge of federal funding streams. The vendor must provide 3 State of Illinois references for similar services provided. The agency's total Fiscal Year 2018 expenditures were $69 million, with $146.7 million in federal awards and $33.3 million in state grant programs.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not include any possible award values or budget ranges.