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26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49974 | Center for Policy Research for Illinois Child Support Services

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26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49974State & Local

Submission Closed11/12/2025, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation 26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49974 is issued by the Illinois Child Support Services agency for the Center for Policy Research for Illinois Child Support Services. Posted on November 10, 2025, the project is based in Springfield, Illinois, under NAICS code 541720. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions and requires strict adherence to the State Prompt Payment Act for invoicing and payments. All work produced under this agreement is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois sole and exclusive ownership of all deliverables. Vendors must comply with extensive certification requirements, including prohibitions against bid-rigging, forced labor, and child labor, as well as adherence to the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act and IT Accessibility Act Standards. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds and may be terminated without penalty if the Illinois General Assembly or federal funding sources fail to provide sufficient appropriations. Key operational requirements include obtaining prior written approval for subcontractors, maintaining the confidentiality of all state-provided information, and ensuring all supplies are merchantable and free from defects for at least twelve months.