Child Care Services at MABB

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services, is seeking a qualified, licensed child‑care provider to operate the State Child Development Center located in the Michael A. Bilandic Building (MABB) in Chicago. The contractor will run day‑to‑day operations for a licensed capacity of 78 children ages 2‑7, maintain all licensing and safety standards, provide a comprehensive early‑childhood curriculum, and manage staffing, insurance, and reporting requirements. The contract is a long‑term concession lasting eight years (max ten) with a fixed monthly facility fee of $1,200 and additional per‑child fees. The vendor must meet extensive insurance, background‑check, and diversity requirements, and must submit technical, diversity, and price proposals through the BidBuy portal. • Operate a 7,668 sq ft indoor + 4,236 sq ft outdoor childcare facility on a Monday‑Friday schedule (7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). • Provide a Director with a four‑year early‑childhood education degree and all required certifications, plus qualified staff meeting state‑mandated child‑to‑staff ratios. • Maintain a $1 M/$5 M general liability umbrella, vehicle liability, and child accident insurance, and pay a $1,200/month facility fee to the State. • Submit a technical response, offer, vendor disclosure, and a Commitment to Diversity answer form; comply with BEP/VBP goals (none required for this solicitation).