SP Catering Vendor for August 19, 2026, at Abraham Lincoln Presidental Library Vendor List

The State of Illinois, through the Family Community Services contracting organization (FAMCOMSERV444), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Nelson's Catering for catering services supporting the 2026 Governor's Hometown Awards ceremony. The event is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois. The contract value is $3,142.40, with a performance window from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the event date. Nelson's Catering was selected from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library's preferred professionals list and must comply with the venue's caterer agreement policies and procedures.

The catering scope of work encompasses buffet-style service delivery with complete setup and cleanup, staff services, and all necessary rental items including china plates, silverware, glassware, 10 round white linens, 4 rectangular white linens, and white napkins. The food service components include up to two entrees with vegetarian options, dessert, water, lemonade, and iced tea. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish requirements for payment compliance, insurance coverage (including $1,000,000 general commercial liability and workers' compensation), record retention for three years, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.