AGR-DQSF-Backstage Catering

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking a vendor to provide backstage catering services for the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair in Pope County, Illinois. The selected vendor will be responsible for feeding artists and their staff prior to concerts at the fair. The resulting contract will have an initial three-year term, with the potential for zero additional renewal years. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the April 26, 2024 due date, as the state will only accept electronic submissions for this competitive solicitation. The pricing for this contract is estimated, not firm, and the state may receive a discount for prompt payment. The contract has a maximum amount that cannot be exceeded without a formal amendment, and the state reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience.

This solicitation does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Debra KS Catering, with one unsuccessful bidder. The total award amount is $93,150 for the initial three-year term, and the contract does not include any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements.