PO27-011 Agency Re-accreditation Services, TP

The State of Illinois is seeking re-accreditation services for its child welfare agency through a sole-source small purchase with the Social Current/Council on Accreditation, with proposal submission due June 9, 2026 (same-day posting and deadline).

This is a sole-source procurement, which restricts competition to the named vendor. The scope covers state child welfare agency re-accreditation services. Contract performance requires compliance with thirty-four separate Illinois state certifications addressing legal entity status, financial responsibility, ethical conduct, labor standards, environmental protection, workplace safety, non-discrimination, cybersecurity, education loan defaults, criminal history restrictions (including felony convictions and Sarbanes-Oxley violations), collusive bidding prohibitions, delinquent debt to the state, drug-free workplace requirements, forced labor and child labor prohibitions, lead poisoning compliance, political contribution restrictions, Illinois Use Tax collection and remittance, employment opportunity posting on IllinoisJobLink.com, and information technology accessibility standards. Vendors must re-certify by January 1 of each fiscal year following the initial year on multi-year contracts. All subcontractors must maintain these certifications in full. Non-compliance carries penalties including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.

The contract is governed by Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.56), which establish contractor responsibilities, insurance and bonding requirements, indemnification, confidentiality obligations, workers' compensation requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Estimated contract value, contract term, and additional procurement timeline details are not specified in the source.