25-557THA-PROCU-B-49553 | IFB Employee Assistance Program Services, Peer Support Group, Trauma Workshops-Rebid

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide voluntary, confidential, and professional support to approximately 1,500 employees and their family members. The scope of work includes 24/7 access to licensed clinical staff, the delivery of 20 annual 90-minute trauma-based workshops, and the design and facilitation of a peer support program led by volunteer employees. Additionally, the vendor will provide support for substance abuse, behavioral healthcare costs, and supervisory referral services, with a requirement that professionals assessing safety-sensitive positions hold a U.S. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional certification. The contract is structured with an initial three-year term commencing December 1, 2025, with renewal options that may extend the total duration up to ten years. Award is based on the lowest total price for the initial and renewal terms combined, provided the bidder passes responsiveness and responsibility gates. All bids and required documentation, including the Vendor Disclosure and signed contract, must be submitted electronically via BidBuy. The agreement is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act and requires compliance with Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, including specific certifications regarding equal opportunity, anti-bid rigging, and the Illinois Procurement Code.