26-444DHS-DEVDI-B-50477 | FY26 DME Vendor for Fox Center

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Medicare Part B primary Durable Medical Equipment (DME) vendor for the Wm. W. Fox Developmental Center in Dwight, Illinois. The contract runs from the date of execution through December 31, 2026. The selected vendor must provide a comprehensive range of Medicare Part B eligible products and services, including but not limited to hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen, enteral and urological supplies, and respiratory equipment. Key performance requirements include providing loaner equipment within 24 hours of notification and conducting monthly coordination meetings with center personnel to review and adjust resident requirements. Award will be granted to the most responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest percentage of the Medicare fee schedule price. The vendor must be Medicare certified, accept assignment of benefits, and ensure that billing to the State does not exceed the difference between the Medicare fee schedule price and the reimbursement made by Medicare. Compliance with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions is mandatory, including adherence to the State Prompt Payment Act, strict confidentiality of resident data, and various state certifications regarding legal entity status, tax compliance, and ethical standards. All deliverables are considered work for hire, with sole ownership granted to the State of Illinois.