NOT A BIDDING OPPORTUNITY - EMERGENCY FINAL COST NOTICE Ludeman Kitchen Trailer Rental

The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Human Services' Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center located in Manteno, Kankakee County, has issued a non-bidding emergency final cost notice for kitchen trailer rental services provided by Nichols Enterprises, LLC. This emergency procurement occurred under emergency contract reference numbers B-45839 and B-47641, covering a specific term from December 17, 2024, to March 16, 2025. The total final cost for the emergency procurement is $227,593.52, which represents the complete expenditure for the kitchen trailer rental services. The emergency purchase was officially documented and finalized by Jean Sandstrom, the Agency Procurement Officer, on May 8, 2025, and is being reported to the Chief Procurement Office and Auditor General. The procurement appears to be a targeted emergency solution for providing kitchen facilities, likely in response to an urgent operational need at the Ludeman Developmental Center.

While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the emergency nature of the procurement suggests a streamlined selection process focused on immediate operational requirements. The vendor, Nichols Enterprises, LLC, is located in Park Forest, Illinois, indicating a local business was selected to provide the emergency services. The total contract value of $227,593.52 represents the full financial commitment for the kitchen trailer rental during the specified three-month period. No additional information is provided about potential incumbent vendors, integration requirements, or alternative procurement methods. The emergency purchase appears to be a direct response to an immediate infrastructure or operational need at the Ludeman Developmental Center, with the procurement prioritizing rapid service delivery over traditional competitive bidding processes.