Aviary Service

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for aviary service at the Illinois Veterans Home - Quincy for fiscal year 2019, with a 1-year renewal option. The RFQ covers the provision of service to six aviaries in various buildings at the home, including tasks such as stocking birds, performing health inspections, trimming beaks/nails, cleaning and sanitizing, and maintaining equipment. Vendors must provide references and MSDS reports, and agree to provide education and training as needed. The contract term is from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, with pricing for the optional second year to be mutually agreed upon. Pricing must be valid for 180 days, include shipping, and cannot increase during the contract term. The state reserves the right to reject any or all offers, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all requested services.

No set-asides or other special considerations are mentioned in the RFQ. The state has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.