City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

Legal Advertisement Request Form

DESCRIPTION:  Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS),

[Community Based Operator for DFSS Satellite Senior Centers ]

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) seeks to identify qualified community-based organizations to carry out the programs and services of the DFSS Senior Services Division, as designated by the Older Americans Act, at the Department of Family and Support Services Senior Services Division fifteen (15) Satellite Senior Center locations. With the mission of supporting older adults to live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, DFSS Satellite Senior Centers provide a wide range of programs and services that helps older adults (55+) to socially engage, remain active, stay informed about available programs and resources as they age in place.  Each Satellite Senior Center is assigned to a geographic regional area and has a lead Regional Senior Center that serves as the coordinating senior center location for the regional area. 

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may extend this term for up to one additional year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding. We anticipate that each individual Satellite Senior Center award will be $80,000 annually depending on the availability of funding. The total award amount is $1.2 million. DFSS anticipates funding up to fifteen agencies. This contract will operate on a reimbursement basis only. No advances will be given.

This initiative is administered by DFSS through City of Chicago Corporate funds. Consequently, all guidelines and requirements of DFSS must be met. Additionally, all delegate agencies must comply with the Single Audit Act if applicable.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page under current bids:

www.cityofchicago.org/eProcurement

Solicitation #54905

A note about the City’s eProcurement System:

For those who have not done business with the City of Chicago before, registration in iSupplier is the first step to ensuring your agency’s ability to conduct business with the City of Chicago and DFSS. Please allow five to seven days for your registration to be processed.

Current contractors need only to start an application via their existing iSupplier/eProcurement account. 

All vendors must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and an IRS W9 for registration and confirmation of vendor business information.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION:

August 8, 2025

 12:00, NOON CST

Proposals must be submitted via on-line application.

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR:

A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on July 21, 2025 at 10am. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.

Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lr4KXHlOQ8CZi-7AlvSflA

A link to the completed Webinar will be available on-line at the DFSS website after the time and date listed above for those who cannot attend at the live scheduled time. Please register prior to the Webinar’s start. The purpose of this pre-submittal event is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services.