Federal Revenue Enhancement and Claiming Systems Support Services

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive support services for its Federal Revenue Enhancement and Claiming Systems. The effort includes maintaining legacy mainframe applications, modern web‑based platforms, data‑exchange interfaces, eligibility and claim processing, and ongoing reporting to federal programs. The contract is a 10‑year, non‑renewable framework with mandatory diversity goals (34% BEP, 2% VBP) and requires a full suite of technical, functional, and consulting services. • Maintain and enhance legacy mainframe systems (COBOL, IMS/DB2, JCL) and modern .NET/SQL Server applications supporting federal revenue‑enhancement programs. • Provide full‑cycle federal claim preparation, submission, and audit support for Title IV‑E, Title IV‑B, TANF, Medicaid, and SSA/SSI programs. • Deliver data‑integration, secure FTP/email exchanges, reporting, and knowledge‑transfer services while meeting BEP/VBP utilization‑plan requirements. • Supply staffing (approximately 18 FTE across IT and program support) with required certifications, background checks, and adherence to Illinois IT Standard Terms. • Coordinate with partner agencies (HFS, DHS, DoIT) and ensure uninterrupted quarterly claim submissions throughout the contract term.