26-482DPH-FINAN-B-49543 | Temporary Professional Staffing IFB

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an indefinite quantity contract to provide temporary professional staffing services. This contract aims to support the agency during vacancies and public health emergencies by providing qualified personnel, such as Health Facilities Surveillance Nurses, Epidemiologists, and Budget Analysts. The contract has an initial term of four years, with renewal options that can extend the total duration up to ten years. The estimated contract value is 50 million dollars, and awards will be made to primary, secondary, and tertiary vendors based on the lowest overall total price, provided the bidder is deemed responsive and responsible. Vendors must provide staff who are licensed and certified to work in Illinois, with specific education and experience requirements varying by position. The procurement process requires electronic submission via BidBuy, including a detailed pricing book, vendor disclosure forms, and a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization plan. Awardees must comply with State of Illinois standards, including the DoIT Security Policy 2000, HIPAA and cybersecurity training, and prevailing wage laws where applicable. All work products created by temporary staff remain the sole property of the agency.