PO25-018 Agency Re-accreditation Services, TP

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for agency re-accreditation services to Social Current by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for Cook County. DCFS has utilized the Council on Accreditation's (COA) accreditation services since 1996, with the agency first becoming accredited in 2000. The re-accreditation process involves DCFS offices and divisions undergoing on-site peer reviews by COA every 3 years to ensure policies and practices align with nationally recognized best standards. The estimated value of the 1-year contract term is $138,333. DCFS considers COA the sole vendor nationwide that provides accreditation services specifically for child welfare agencies, and the Department's continued accreditation is critical to maintaining high standards, improving outcomes, and adhering to consent decrees and other legal requirements.

The hearing for this sole source procurement will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by May 24, 2024. If a hearing is held, DCFS will present testimony justifying the sole source award to COA, and any interested party may provide testimony for or against the award. After considering the testimony, the Chief Procurement Officer may approve DCFS's request to award the contract to COA via sole source procurement. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges are provided in the documentation.