PO25-038 Statewide Mediation Services

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a vendor to provide Statewide Mediation Services for a 3-year contract term. This is a Small Purchase solicitation, with proposals due by July 8, 2024. The selected vendor will be responsible for scheduling, conducting, and reporting on mediation sessions related to DCFS' administrative hearing process for child welfare issues. Mediators must possess a Juris Doctor or master's degree in a relevant field, with prior mediation and child welfare experience. The vendor will be compensated on an hourly rate basis, and the total contract value is not yet determined. DCFS may monitor the vendor's performance and will require monthly status reports on mediation activities. The vendor must also provide references and comply with background check requirements for all employees and mediators.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the 3-year contract is not provided, but it will be determined based on the winning bid.