26-482DPH-FINAN-B-49979 | Central Illinois Area Fit Testing

The Illinois Department of Public Health, through the Department of Finance and Administration, is seeking an Environmental and Occupational Health Provider to conduct medical screenings and N95 mask fit testing for new surveyors. This solicitation, numbered 26-482DPH-FINAN-B-49979, requires the vendor to ensure all services comply with OSHA respiratory standards at 1910.134, utilizing approved methods and the specific make, model, style, and size of respirators to be used. The estimated contract term is 60 months with a total estimated effort of 200 hours, with each individual test expected to take 2 to 3 hours. To qualify, the vendor must employ at least one Occupational Medicine Physician and one Occupational Health Nurse. Services must be performed during standard business hours at facilities located in Springfield, Decatur, O'Fallon, and Effingham, or within 20 miles of agency facilities. The contract prohibits subcontracting and requires the vendor to submit reports to the IDPH on a weekly basis. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, and vendors must adhere to strict invoicing deadlines to avoid claims through the Illinois Court of Claims. Mandatory requirements include maintaining $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance and complying with various state certifications regarding legal entity status, human rights, and the prohibition of forced or child labor. Vendors must also certify they are not in default on educational loans and have not received specific early retirement incentives. The state reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor personnel and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice.