SS Central Office Illinois Assistive Tech OEL

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, is issuing a sole source procurement notice for assistive technology devices and related services through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP). This procurement encompasses face-to-face evaluations, software and hardware procurement, inventory management, and device configuration and delivery to support Vocational Rehabilitation program customers statewide, with the stated objectives of minimizing time and cost while fulfilling at least 500 requests annually with median delivery times of 21 calendar days or less. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a need-by date of July 1, 2026. IATP is designated as the sole source vendor because it is the governor-designated implementing agency under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004 and is the only organization with the specialized skills, certifications, and infrastructure to provide these statewide services. A public hearing has been scheduled for March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM via WebEx, and interested parties must submit written comments or request a public hearing by 4:00 PM on March 27, 2026, to Dianne Richman (Dianne.Richman@illinois.gov, 217-622-1857), or the hearing will be cancelled. The procurement will proceed as sole source unless the Chief Procurement Officer determines otherwise following consideration of testimony regarding appropriateness under the Illinois Procurement Code. Additional required performance standards include obtaining at least 5% savings over retail costs and maintaining competitive bids for items exceeding $5,000 in unit cost.

This is a sole source procurement with no open competition for qualified vendors, restricting potential respondents to the designated Illinois Assistive Technology Program. The contract represents a continuation of an established relationship, with historical annual values ranging from $863,841 to $1,824,841 between FY2015 and FY2026. The estimated contract value for the initial term is $2,295,055, funded entirely through federal funds. The contract includes inventory management requirements with a cap of $300,000 on remaining inventory value at the contract period end, requiring integration with IATP's existing infrastructure and operations. No disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or restrictions are mentioned in the procurement notice, as this is a sole source award justified by the vendor's unique qualifications and statutory designation.