26-444DHS-MENTH-B-49947 | FY26-FY28 EMHC IFB Medical Director

The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids under BidBuy number B-49947 for a Medical Director to serve at the Elgin Mental Health Center. The contract period begins upon the final signature and runs through June 30, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals extending through June 30, 2030. The selected vendor is responsible for sourcing and screening a physician who must possess an Illinois medical license, board certification in Psychiatry, and at least three years of substantive medical administrative experience. Key responsibilities include clinical oversight of medical staff, developing policies for medical ethics and individual care, ensuring regulatory readiness for IDPH, TJC, and CMS, and managing clinical staffing levels and overtime. The award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall total price. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit all required documentation through the BidBuy portal, including a candidate's resume and the appropriate vendor disclosure forms. The vendor must verify candidate credentials through employment history, AMA or AOA profiles, and OIG sanction checks, and ensure the candidate can begin work within 21 calendar days of the notice of award. Performance is monitored quarterly via reviews of clinical interventions, quality of care, and staff evaluations. The contract is governed by Illinois state law and requires compliance with HIPAA, OSHA standards, and the Illinois Procurement Code.