DHS IFB - FY23 Bowls and Lids - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking bids for brand name Aladdin bowls, dishes, and lid inserts to be used with the Aladdin food delivery system at the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for approximately 1,200 cases of 8-oz bowls, 400 cases of lids, and 75 cases of 12-oz dishes. The contract term is upon date of execution through June 30, 2023, with no renewal options. Bids are due by September 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm, and DHS will only accept electronic submissions through the BidBuy system, as paper responses will not be accepted. The IFB contains an 8% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Pricing is requested in a specified format, with no travel or other expenses allowed, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution.

The IFB is limited to the Aladdin brand name products and does not allow for equivalent alternatives, as the Aladdin products are specifically required for the food delivery system used at the Shapiro Center. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided information. The solicitation does not specify any award value or budget range, and the only details provided are the product specifications and the electronic submission requirement.