FY26 IVHC - Spoon and Fork Restock

The contract award, issued by the Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago (CHICAGOVH497) to Shelby County Community Services, Inc., focuses on supplying disposable plastic utensils for facilities serving persons with severe disabilities. The procurement covers two primary line items: white plastic teaspoons (approximately 6 inches long) and white plastic forks (approximately 6.5 inches long), each available in cases of 1,000 units with extra heavy-duty specifications.

The contract, identified as 25-416CMS-BOSS4-P-75647, has a modest annual value of $903 and is scheduled to run from the award date of November 3, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract type is categorized as "Release State Use/Facilities for Persons with Severe Disabilities," indicating it is likely part of a broader state procurement strategy for supporting specialized care facilities in Illinois. The awarded prime contractor, Shelby County Community Services, Inc., will be responsible for delivering these specific plastic utensils to meet the contractual requirements.