PO21-083 Rebid Prepaid Gift Card IFB, AW

The State of Illinois is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Rebid to establish a multi-year Agency Specific Master Contract for Prepaid Gift Cards. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is the primary agency procuring the services. DCFS is seeking physical prepaid gift cards in amounts of $159, $224, and $314 to be issued to foster parents during youth placements, as well as $25 electronic gift cards to be issued to youth for participating in department surveys. The initial purchase is expected to be 2,400 cards, with DCFS placing reorders as needed. Bids are due by June 1, 2021 at 3:00PM CST via the state's BidBuy e-procurement system, and the resulting contract will have an initial term of 5 years with an option to renew for an additional 12 months, for a total potential term of up to 10 years. Vendors will be required to provide an activation cost per card and meet a 20% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal.

The procurement has set-aside requirements, including the 20% BEP participation goal. Vendors will be required to submit a BEP Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will meet or exceed this goal, or provide documentation of Good Faith Efforts if the goal cannot be met. The solicitation does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not provide details on the overall budget or anticipated award value for the contract.