PO25-670 Smoke Alarms

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Small Business Set Aside vendor to procure smoke alarms for its internal use and distribution to private agency partners. The procurement opportunity, identified as PO25-670, requires vendors to supply smoke alarms as a critical safety intervention for children and families served by the agency. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 29, 2025, indicating a relatively tight submission timeline. Potential vendors must carefully review and complete the Standard Illinois Certifications document, which outlines 33 specific compliance areas including business practices, employment standards, and legal requirements. Successful respondents will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications for smoke alarms, ability to meet state procurement standards, and capacity to effectively distribute the safety devices to DCFS and its network of private agencies.

This procurement opportunity is specifically designated as a Small Business Set Aside, which means only qualifying small businesses can submit proposals for the smoke alarm contract. Vendors must thoroughly review the Standard Terms and Conditions document, which includes critical requirements such as maintaining $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate commercial liability insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the contract appears focused on supplying safety equipment across DCFS's operational network. Potential vendors must also be prepared to comply with extensive state regulations, including anti-discrimination provisions, tax obligations, and detailed record-keeping requirements. The contract terms emphasize strict adherence to state procurement guidelines, with potential penalties including contract voiding, suspension, or debarment for non-compliance with the specified certifications and standards.