Bid guide

How to bid on child care services for Illinois CMS at MABB

CMS - Central Management Services Chicago, ILCloses December 18, 2026

What CMS is buying

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services seeks a qualified, licensed day care provider to operate the State of Illinois Child Development Center at the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago. CMS is seeking a long-term concessions contract.

This RFP may suit providers looking to operate a child care center in a state building. Review the solicitation for the full requirements and contract details.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. Proposals are due December 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

Submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the bid documents. The provided information does not specify what happens to submissions received after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at a qualified, licensed day care provider with experience or capability relevant to operating a child care center. The stated category is education.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-54060 on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal. Click “View original source” to open the public bid detail page; no sign-in is needed to view the listed documents.

To submit electronically, register a free vendor account on the portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. Direct questions using the contact information provided in the solicitation.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full RFP and check its requirements, evaluation criteria, required forms, and submission directions before drafting. Make a checklist and leave time to confirm that every required item is included.

Explain how your organization would meet the stated requirements for a qualified, licensed provider. Keep claims specific and support them with relevant experience and documentation requested in the solicitation.

Review your final response for completeness and consistency, then confirm that you have submitted it through the permitted method before the deadline.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from CMS - Central Management Services; the original posting controls.