Renewal- Non-Emergency Tranportation Prior Approval Program (NETSPAP)

Background
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking to renew the Non-Emergency Transportation Services Prior Approval Program Administrator for Fee-for-Service (NETSPAP) with First Transit, Inc. This renewal aims to continue providing essential transportation services for individuals requiring non-emergency medical transportation.

Work Details
The contract involves the administration of the Non-Emergency Transportation Prior Approval Program (NETSPAP). The total renewal amount for this program is $111,000,000. The services provided under this contract include managing and overseeing non-emergency transportation requests and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The renewal will maintain the existing terms of the previous contract.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract renewal is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the state of Illinois.

Bidder Requirements
The contract includes requirements for participation in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP). The utilization plan indicates that 1% of the contract amount will be allocated to BEP subcontractors. Identified BEP subcontractors include:
- REM Services Inc. (1%)
- EBM Inc. (.03%)
- Logsdon Office Supplies (.02%)
- Andrew Printing, LLC (.01%).