SPSCC IDJJ Crisis Prevention Training

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is issuing a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training services. This contract requires the vendor to provide a train-the-trainer model of certification training in verbal de-escalation and non-violent crisis intervention techniques to IDJJ-selected employees, mandated under the federal RJ V. Mueller consent decree. Key deliverables include provision of trainer certification materials and resources in multiple formats, trainer recertification training, coordination of scheduled training sessions, ongoing technical assistance to certified trainers, certification for replacement staff, annual membership renewal for certified trainers, and on-site consulting services. The vendor must establish specific pricing for various training programs including NCI Certified Instructor ($4,699), NCI Renewal ($2,349), NCI Advanced Physical Skills Certified Instructor ($6,099), NCI APS Renewal ($2,899), NCI APS Specialized Renewal ($4,799), NCI Annual Fee per Instructor ($200), and VI Certified Instructor ($3,649), with workbook pricing ranging from $31.29 to $33.29 depending on quantity. All service work shall be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at times agreed upon by the Chief of Professional Development and Training. The initial contract term runs from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum total contract term not exceeding ten years including renewals and extensions. The proposal due date is March 11, 2026.

The contract documentation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to respond. However, vendor employees performing on-site services must submit names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers for mandatory security background checks within five working days of contract award and must successfully pass these checks prior to facility access. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 are permitted with prior written approval and must provide equivalent insurance certifications. The total maximum payment under the initial contract term shall not exceed $75,000 without formal amendment, with invoices submitted monthly and approved by the Chief of Training and Professional Development within 30 days before processing. The contract is contingent upon appropriated funds and may be terminated without penalty if funding becomes unavailable.