SP w/EC FY27 DBHR 988 Hotline Training

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DHS/DBHR) is entering into a small purchase with emergency conditions contract with The Trevor Project to provide LGBTQIA+ competency training for Illinois 988 crisis hotline counselors, with a proposal due date of July 13, 2026.

This is a sole-source procurement directed to The Trevor Project; no competitive bidding is contemplated. The training will be delivered virtually and is designed to build LGBTQIA+ competency among 988 hotline staff.

Contractors must complete the State of Illinois Standard Certifications (Version 26.2), which requires acknowledgment of business registration, tax compliance, debarment status, and M/WBE considerations. Contract terms are governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), establishing payment in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act with invoicing deadlines of July 31 for services rendered through June 30. Contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of at least $1 million and worker's compensation insurance, retain books and records for three years (five years if federal funds are used), and comply with all federal, state, and local laws. All work product becomes the exclusive property of the State of Illinois. The contract is subject to availability of appropriations and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause. Disputes are resolved under Illinois law and subject to the Illinois Court of Claims. Equal Opportunity requirements established by the Department of Human Rights apply.

No contract value, contract term length, or specific training delivery schedule is stated in the posted materials.