IWAP Services Sole Source

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) is issuing a sole source contract to Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) to provide services for the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program (IWAP). The contract will require IJF to operate a 24/7 toll-free resource and referral line, as well as a comprehensive website, to link veterans and their families to a range of services including behavioral health care, care coordination, counseling, legal and financial assistance, and other support. The initial contract term is from February 1, 2021 to January 30, 2022, with no renewal options, and the contract value is not to exceed $250,000. IDVA determined that IJF is the only qualified vendor capable of providing the full scope of required services, after multiple unsuccessful attempts to solicit bids from other providers.

This sole source procurement is due to the specialized nature of the services and the critical need to provide them to veterans, as they are statutorily required under the IWAP. No set-asides or restrictions on business types are mentioned. The incumbent vendor is IJF, which already has an established statewide network of credentialed behavioral health providers. Funding for the contract will come from state appropriated funds specifically designated for the IWAP program.