PO27-059 Leadership Development Program

Solicitation 27-418DCFS-PROCU-B-54497, contract PO27-059, is a small purchase procurement issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The agency seeks a qualified contractor to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive leadership development and organizational effectiveness program. The primary objective is to strengthen leadership capacity, improve employee engagement, and support organizational culture for approximately 200 participants, delivered through four four-day statewide cohorts of roughly 50 people each. The contract is subject to the laws of the State of Illinois and may be funded in whole or in part by federal funds. To qualify, vendors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in leadership development, organizational consulting, executive coaching, and change management for complex public sector or healthcare organizations. The lead trainer and coach must hold a master's degree and possess five years of leadership experience in related disciplines. Required insurance includes General Commercial Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, Auto Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence, and statutory Worker's Compensation. Payments are governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for services through June 30 due by July 31. Vendors must submit their responses and resumes via BidBuy, ensuring compliance with Illinois Standard Certifications regarding tax compliance, non-discrimination, and conflict of interest.