PO24-148b DCFS Welcome and Telecom Boxes

The state of Illinois is procuring welcome boxes and telecom boxes for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) through a State Use contract. The contract is for a 3-year initial term, with no specified renewal options, and has an estimated value of $99,999.00. The goods and services being procured include the provision of welcome boxes and telecom boxes to DCFS, with no specific quantities or delivery schedules provided in the documentation. The contract was awarded to Arc of the Quad Cities through an Invitation for Bid process, selecting the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement does not require any utilization of Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) certified firms.

This is a State Use contract, which means it is reserved for qualified not-for-profit agencies that employ individuals with disabilities. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided. The documentation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract has a listed award value of $99,999.00 for the 3-year term, but the overall budget range or funding source is not specified.