LCA-Background Checks-SE

This state and local contract opportunity is for background checks for the Lincoln's Challenge Academy (LCA) in Rantoul, Illinois. The solicitation is being issued by the Illinois Department of Military Affairs on behalf of the LCA, which is located in Champaign County and serves the Rockford City area. The contract requires the selected vendor to conduct fingerprinting and background checks for up to 100 LCA staff, volunteers, and mentors, with an additional 25 checks per year for the 2-year term of the contract. The required background checks include checks of the Illinois Child Abuse and Neglect System, Illinois Sex Offender Registry, Illinois State Police Criminal History, National Sex Offender Registry, National FBI Criminal Fingerprint Search, and other state-specific checks. For prospective LCA cadets, the vendor will conduct state criminal background checks without fingerprinting. The contract has a firm, fixed pricing structure to be submitted through the BidBuy procurement system, and the total contract value is not to exceed a maximum amount determined by the State. The contract term is from the date of final signature through June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options. The COVID-19 protection requirements outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders also apply to this contract.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor(s) are not identified in the solicitation materials. The budget range for this contract is not specified, but the total contract value is not to exceed a maximum amount determined by the State. Vendors must comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications and Terms and Conditions outlined in the attached documents as a material requirement and condition of the contract.