FY26-FY28 EMHC IFB Medical Director

The Illinois Department of Human Services is issuing a solicitation to procure Medical Director Services for the Elgin Mental Health Center, located at 750 S. State Street in Elgin, Illinois, covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The contract aims to secure an Illinois-licensed physician with specialized qualifications in Psychiatry to oversee clinical and administrative functions at the facility. The scope includes responsibilities such as candidate credential verification, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining continuous service coverage through timely staffing and replacement procedures. The contract size is estimated to range between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, reflecting the scope and importance of the services. Vendors interested in responding must adhere to detailed submission guidelines outlined in the vendor instructions, including electronic bid submission via BidBuy, submission deadlines, and required documentation such as vendor disclosure forms and proof of active registration with the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG). The procurement process emphasizes compliance with standard terms, confidentiality, safety policies, and anti-fraud certifications. Additional documentation includes various vendor disclosure forms that certify registration status, legal compliance, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest or current contracts with the state. The process also involves provisions for pre-bid questions, potential pre-bid conferences, and strict adherence to submission deadlines to ensure transparency and fairness in awarding the contract.