DHS-SP-Ludeman - Deli-Style Salads Annual Contract FY26/27 REBID

Country Maid Inc. has been awarded a small purchase contract by the Illinois Department of Human Services' Developmental Disabilities Division (DEVDISBLTS444) for the provision of various deli-style salads to the Elisabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, Illinois. The contract, valued at $74,889.75, covers the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and encompasses nine distinct salad varieties including Golden American Potato Salad, American Mustard Potato Salad, Dixie Chopped Coleslaw, Sweet-n-Sour Vinegar & Oil Coleslaw, Sweet-n-Sour Vinegar & Oil Cucumber/Onion Salad, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Kidney Bean Salad, and Red Potato and Herb Salad.

The contract requires weekly deliveries of salads to Building 67/Kitchen at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center, with specific requirements for product quality and handling. Each salad must maintain a 21-day shelf life, be delivered at temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and contain no more than 600 mg of sodium per 4-ounce serving. Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with quantities ranging from 110 to 130 pounds per salad type weekly. The contract was solicited through BidBuy Bid #B-49503 and is subject to standard Illinois state procurement terms and conditions, including annual recertification and compliance with state procurement regulations.