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Answering Services

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2026-100-006State & Local

Submission Closed09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-100-006 for comprehensive answering services for its owned and managed properties in Chicago, Illinois. The contract consists of an initial 24-month term with three optional one-year extensions. The selected provider must deliver uninterrupted 24/7/365 live-agent telephone answering services, strictly prohibiting the use of automated attendants, voicemail-only services, or phone trees. Key performance requirements include ensuring callers are not placed on hold for more than three minutes, documenting detailed caller information, providing regular reporting, and maintaining all call records for at least two years. The contractor must also provide language assistance and interpreter services upon request. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the HACC Marketplace portal by September 9, 2026. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, focusing on organizational experience and qualifications (30 points) and the cost proposal and fee structure (15 points), with pass/fail criteria for financial stability and M/WBE participation. Applicants must have at least three years of experience in call center or emergency dispatch services and must comply with HUD regulations, the ADA, Section 504, and local prevailing wage determinations. The award will be granted to the respondent providing the best value based on a combined score of technical factors, price, compliance, and potential oral presentations.

General Info

Cook County Housing Authority seeks answering services proposals by September 9, 2026, in Chicago.

Agency

State of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook County

NAICS

561421 - Telephone Answering Services

Place of Performance

CHICAGO, IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFP 2026-100-006 - Answering Services

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 9

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyState of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCHICAGO, IL, USA

Organization / AgencyState of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook County

Office AddressCHICAGO, IL, USA

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Full Description

Each firm that submits a proposal is responsible to carefully review and comply with the following and/or the attached Terms, Conditions and Instructions, and by submitting a proposal agrees to do so. If you have any questions regarding this proposal or any of the documents attached, you may use the "Questions and Answers" area. This will save both you and the Agency time in communication along with allowing documentation of all inquiries and responses within one area for all vendors to view.