Description
The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to provide shared services for local one-stop workforce centers. The contract will be for a period of three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The vendor will be responsible for providing infrastructure and shared service costs for the operation of local one-stop workforce centers with local boards for local workforce vendors. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price, and the vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars, and all license and permit requirements.
Some key points to consider:
• The contract is for a three-year term with a mandated amendment to allow for price rate increases.
• The vendor must participate in local workforce cost, which is required by federal law (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-WIOA, Public Law 113-128, Sec. 121(b)).
• The vendor must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those related to prevailing wage, minority contractor initiative, and employment tax credit.
• The vendor must maintain books and records relating to the performance of the contract for a period of three years from the later of the date of final payment or completion of the contract.
• The vendor must provide a certificate of insurance naming the State as an additional insured for all required bonds and insurance.