26-416CMS-BOPM4-B-50071 | CMS L6952 RFI DCFS Chicago

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) to lease approximately 31,118 square feet of office space in Chicago, Cook County, to house the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The required space must be located within specific boundaries defined by North Avenue, Interstate 55, Lake Shore Drive, and Wolf Road. The facility must accommodate a total headcount of 151 personnel and includes specific allocations for personnel, common, specialty, and flex spaces. The lease is intended for an initial term of five years with an optional five-year renewal. The selected property must meet strict spatial and quality standards, including ADA accessibility, specific parking requirements of at least seven spaces, and the installation of child-specific safety equipment. The lessor is responsible for providing essential utilities, maintenance, and life safety system monitoring. Evaluation of proposals will be based on best value, focusing on site location, financial terms, and legal review of lease exceptions. Respondents must submit all documentation electronically via BidBuy, including required vendor disclosures and evidence of site control. Compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state procurement laws is mandatory for all participating vendors.