Assistive Equipment Bidding Procedures and Requirements

TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SUBCHAPTER d: HOME SERVICES PROGRAM PART 686 PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS, TYPE SERVICES, AND RATES OF PAYMENT SECTION 686.722 ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT BIDDING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS Section 686.722  Assistive Equipment Bidding Procedures and Requirements a)         For assistive equipment purchases costing $1,500 or less, bids are not required. b)         For assistive equipment purchases costing more than $1,500, 3 bids must be obtained using an Invitation to Bid form (IL 488-0293); 1)         If an item is available from fewer than 3 sources, the maximum number of bids possible shall be obtained. 2)         The lowest bid received from an eligible provider will be accepted. 3)         All exceptions must have supervisory approval.