Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) Request for Proposals - due 11/18

Dear Colleagues,

Please help distribute this information about the SAPP RFP among your networks. We are hoping to have a very wide distribution across the state. Please note the deadlines for questions and submission. Three bidders’ conferences are scheduled as listed below. The Bidders’ Conferences will provide an opportunity to learn more about this opportunity. Thank you.

Illinois Latino Family Commission

Additional information and guidance about this RFP can be viewed and downloaded at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=57432

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The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Community Health and Prevention, Bureau of Community-Based and Primary Prevention - Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) is pleased to announce the posting of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) Request for Proposals (Reference # CHP-49791).

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Community Health and Prevention, is seeking community-based organizations and governmental units across the state to provide services under one or more of its substance abuse prevention programs. These programs are: Local Capacity Building, Direct Service, Strategic Prevention Framework and Statewide Capacity Building.

Three Bidders’ Conferences are scheduled for November 1, 2 and 3, 2011.  Each Bidder's Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Note:  Two Sub-Grants will be reviewed from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.:  Sub-Grant A - Local Capacity Building (LCB) and Sub-Grant D - State Capacity Building (SBC) and two Sub-Grants will be reviewed from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:  Sub-Grant B - Direct Service (DS) and Sub-Grant D - Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).  You should plan to attend the Sub-Grant review of most interest to your agency.  It is recommended that you review the RFP prior to attending the Bidders' Conference.  Below please find additional information regarding the upcoming Bidders' Conferences: 

November 1, 2011:

Chicago Urban League, East & West Conference Rooms, 4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60653

November 2, 2011:

Bloomington Police Station, Osborn Room, 305 S. East Street, Bloomington IL 61701

November 3, 2011:

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, 100 Aviation Drive, Mount Vernon IL  62862

For more information regarding parking, please reference page 11 in the RFP.

The Bidders' Conferences will allow interested applicants to gain clarification and ask questions relating to the RFP.  Please note your participation is not a mandatory requirement for the submission of a proposal.

The final date to submit proposals is November 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Proposals are to be submitted to:

lllinois Department of Human Services

Bureau of Community-based and Primary Prevention

401 S. Clinton, 4th Floor

Chicago IL 60607.

ATTENTION: Kimberly Fornero/SAPP Procurement #CHP49791

Additional information and guidance about this RFP can be viewed and downloaded at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=57432

Please note that Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will be posted with the Substance Abuse Prevention Program RFP. The information in the FAQs may be updated periodically, so applicants are encouraged to check it frequently. Only written answers posted on the website will be considered valid and official. Note: The final deadline to submit any written questions regarding the Substance Abuse Prevention Program RFP is 12:00 p.m. on November 14, 2011.  Please submit all questions in writing, via email to DHS.DCHP-SAPPRFP@Illinois.Gov

Thank you for your interest in the Substance Abuse Prevention Program RFP.