27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-51409 | Sole Source Court Monitor Ligas Consent Decree

Solicitation 27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-51409 is a sole source procurement for court monitoring services to support the Ligas Consent Decree for the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. The contract designates Lorene Reagan as the vendor, as she is the current court-appointed monitor. The proposed term of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an estimated value of 305,850 dollars. The primary place of performance is Springfield, Illinois. The scope of work requires the monitor to measure and evaluate the defendant's compliance with the Decree and the FY 2026 Ligas Implementation Plan. Key responsibilities include developing measurable standards for evaluation and submitting yearly reports on compliance. The monitor oversees strategic objectives aimed at strengthening home and community-based services for class members with complex mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, enhancing independent service coordination, and increasing provider capacity. Specific milestones to be completed by June 30, 2026, include providing a summary of the provider base, analyzing DDD authority, and mapping the current clinical treatment model.