DHS IFB Laboratory Services REBID

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive clinical laboratory services to its 14 mental‑health and developmental‑disability facilities statewide. The contract will cover a full suite of laboratory testing (CLIA‑certified), daily electronic result transmission, critical‑value reporting, specimen courier services, QA/QC programs, and regular on‑site visits. Pricing is based on a $700,000 annual estimate with a required markup/discount to be submitted via a vendor‑pricing attachment. The solicitation includes mandatory Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization planning (7 % goal) and extensive reporting and documentation requirements. • Provide routine and specialty lab tests (including CPT/HCPCS‑coded services) with overnight turnaround for designated assays. • Deliver daily HL7/sFTP result feeds (twice per day) and maintain a disaster‑recovery plan updated every two years. • Submit monthly utilization, critical‑value, courier‑pickup, and quality‑assurance reports; conduct at least two site visits per facility per year. • Maintain required insurance, certifications (CAP/CLIA), and a BEP Utilization Plan; comply with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.