26-442DHR-MGMTO-B-51306 | State Use DHR-CDHC-HelpStopHate Chicago Lighthouse

The contract titled "26-442DHR-MGMTO-B-51306 | State Use DHR-CDHC-HelpStopHate Chicago Lighthouse" is a State Use Program procurement under the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). It engages Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired to operate a helpline focused on supporting individuals affected by bias and hate incidents. The contract spans an initial period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with two possible 12-month renewals. A central requirement is the creation of employment and job training opportunities for two persons with disabilities, aligning with the State Use Program mandate to provide work for individuals with disabilities. The procurement was conducted non-competitively pursuant to Illinois statute 30 ILCS 500/45-35, emphasizing socioeconomic objectives rather than competitive evaluation criteria. The contract's total authorized funding for the base period is approximately $652,427, with a potential value of nearly $2 million if options are exercised. The place of performance is in Chicago, Illinois. Administrative procedures require posting the award on the state BidBuy platform and formal contract execution by all parties prior to service commencement. Despite the inclusion of various administrative details, the documentation lacks specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, detailed service level metrics, packaging, marking, or inspection specifications beyond noting that acceptance occurs at the performance location. Payment, invoicing, and detailed pricing breakdowns are not provided. The arrangement reflects compliance with the Illinois State Use Program's procedural and reporting requirements rather than traditional federal contracting frameworks.