DHS FY26 SP Ludeman Combination Oven-Steamer

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is soliciting a vendor to provide and install a Combination Oven-Steamer at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located at 114 North Orchard Drive, Park Forest, Illinois 60466 in Cook County. This procurement was posted on January 23, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 6, 2026, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to submit their responses. The procurement requires vendors to supply the equipment, manage installation, and ensure full operational functionality at the specified facility location. While specific technical specifications and performance requirements are referenced in the attached quotation document, vendors must demonstrate capability to deliver, install, and support this food service equipment within the established timeline. The evaluation of proposals will be based on the pricing and specifications outlined in vendor quotations, with award contingent upon compliance with all state procurement requirements and certifications. Prospective vendors should consult the provided quote template and specification documents to understand the exact equipment requirements and pricing structure expected for this procurement.

This procurement is administered through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office and is subject to the Standard Illinois Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions applicable to all state contracts. Vendors must certify compliance with 34 statutory requirements covering legal status, criminal history, labor practices, environmental compliance, anti-discrimination policies, and workplace standards, with annual recertification required for contracts exceeding one year in duration. All vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance, with the State named as additional insured. The documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific budget ranges; however, vendors should note that prevailing wage requirements may apply to installation services under Illinois law, and the contract is contingent upon state appropriation availability. Vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals including detailed pricing, installation timelines, equipment specifications, and confirmation of insurance coverage, with all submissions subject to Illinois Freedom of Information Act disclosure requirements and exclusive jurisdiction under the Illinois Court of Claims for any disputes.