Description
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is posting exempt contracts as required by Public Act 100-0043. These contracts are awarded to further the agency's mission of providing for youth under its care, meet legal mandates, comply with consent decrees, and are permitted under one of the exemptions listed in Section 1-10 of the Procurement Code. The contracts include various services such as advertising, therapeutic foster care, and housing advocacy.
• The contracts are exempt from the Procurement Code and are awarded for a specific period, ranging from a few months to several years.
• The services provided under these contracts include advertising, therapeutic foster care, housing advocacy, and other services related to the care and well-being of youth.
• The contracts are awarded to various vendors, including non-profit organizations and private companies.
• The total value of the contracts is approximately $59 million.
• The contracts are subject to the terms and conditions of the Procurement Code and are required to be posted on the DCFS website.