PO21-083 Prepaid Gift Card IFB, AW

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year Agency Specific Master Contract for Prepaid Gift Cards. The IFB seeks bids for the provision of both physical and electronic prepaid gift cards in various denominations, to be distributed to foster parents and youth participating in DCFS surveys. The initial purchase is expected to be approximately 2,400 cards, with DCFS reordering as needed. The resulting contract will have an initial term of 5 years, with the option to renew for an additional 12 months. Bids are due on May 13, 2021 by 3:00 PM CST through the state's BidBuy e-procurement system. Pricing must be submitted per card for the physical and electronic gift cards, as well as for lost prevention claims.

The State has set a 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal for this procurement. Vendors must complete and submit the required forms, including the BEP Utilization Plan if they are not self-performing the goal. Payment terms are net 60 days, with the state reserving the right to make corrections to invoices. The current incumbent is not identified, and specific budget amounts or funding sources are not provided. Interested vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and cannot be debarred or have any adverse actions against them.