DHS IFB Laboratory Services REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is soliciting bids for clinical laboratory services to support 14 Mental Health and Developmental Disability facilities across the state. The selected vendor will be responsible for performing laboratory tests as requested by medical staff, providing daily courier services for specimen pick-up from Monday through Friday, and supplying all necessary specimen collection materials. Additionally, the vendor must provide professional consultations from pathologists, chemists, hematologists, and microbiologists, and conduct facility visits at least twice per year. All services and supplies must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, IDPH, CMS, The Joint Commission, and HIPAA. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the overall total price. The initial term of the agreement is 60 months, with an option for the state to renew for an additional 48 months, not to exceed a total maximum term of ten years. Payment will be processed via a fee schedule, with invoices submitted monthly via email. Bidders must submit their proposals through the BidBuy portal by November 12, 2026, including required documentation such as vendor disclosures, a BEP utilization plan, and pricing attachments. The state may conduct background checks on vendor personnel and reserves the right to require a performance bond to ensure contract execution.