27-444DHS-PROCU-B-54299 | DHS IFB Choate Medical Director-REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking an Illinois-licensed physician to serve as a full-time Medical Director for the Choate Center in Anna, Illinois. The Medical Director will operate as an independent contractor responsible for supervising medical staff, maintaining clinical care quality, and developing policies regarding medical ethics and licensing. The role requires a minimum of three years of medical administrative experience and a board certification in Psychiatry. The standard work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the requirement to be available by phone outside of these hours. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The initial term begins upon the final signature and continues through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals and a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. The selected vendor must provide their own malpractice insurance and maintain general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation as required by law. Bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal and must remain firm for 90 days from the opening date. Compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, HIPAA record retention, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act is mandatory.