27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51541 | DBHR/DD Sole Source Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

This solicitation, identified as 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51541, is issued by the Illinois Mental Health agency for the sole-source procurement of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training services and materials. The contract focuses on delivering comprehensive crisis prevention and de-escalation instruction to agency staff, utilizing CPI’s proprietary methodologies and standardized training resources. The place of performance is Chester, Illinois, and the scope encompasses a wide array of training products, including participant workbooks, instructor kits, laminated teaching tools, multilingual materials (French, Spanish, Chinese), video modules, and supplemental posters. These resources support both instructor-led and self-paced training environments designed to enhance behavioral support capabilities and crisis management skills. Although detailed pricing, period of performance, contract clauses, and evaluation criteria are not provided, the solicitation highlights CPI as the exclusive provider due to specialized expertise in crisis intervention training. The documentation does not include formal contract terms, delivery schedules, or inspection protocols but references proprietary educational content such as the Decision Making Matrix and Verbal Escalation Continuum essential to CPI’s training framework. Submission formats for proposals or materials may involve digital media like USB drives and video-on-demand, reflecting the blended learning approach embodied in the training series. Administrative details, certifications, or socioeconomic designations are absent, emphasizing the programmatic nature of the acquisition centered on delivering effective behavioral crisis prevention training rather than conventional supply or service contracting.