26-444DHS-FAMCO-B-51139 | SP WIC & Senior FMNP Banking

Solicitation 26-444DHS-FAMCO-B-51139 is a small purchase contract issued by the State of Illinois Family Community Services for banking and printing services supporting the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (S/FMNP). The contract runs from execution through December 31, 2026. The selected vendor is responsible for printing and shipping farmers’ market paper checks to local grantees, which must include participant instruction coversheets and reconciliation logs. All deliveries must be sent via secure transportation and require a signature upon receipt. Additionally, the vendor must perform daily edit reviews of bank drafts using a CSV file of contracted farmers, process valid drafts daily, and provide regular balance reports and final season close reports to the agency. To be eligible, the vendor must have at least one dedicated staff member with a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field. The vendor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including General Commercial Liability of $2 million aggregate and Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence. Compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, the State Prompt Payment Act, and various state certifications regarding legal entity status, tax compliance, and human rights is mandatory. Reimbursable expenses include wire transfers, returned check fees, printing and shipping costs, overdraft fees, and annual maintenance or setup costs. The contract is subject to the availability of funds and may be terminated if appropriations are insufficient.