DHS SP - FY21 Kitchenware - Shapiro

This state and local contract opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is for the purchase of various kitchenware items for the Shapiro Center in Kane County. The procurement is an "all or none" Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking 20 different product categories, including refrigerator/freezer thermometers, pocket test thermometers, reusable bowls, 3-compartment plates, tumblers, dinner plates, coffee mugs, water pitchers, food pans, lids, and several types of cutlery. The required quantities range from 24 to 9,000 units per item. The RFQ includes detailed specifications for the requested products and indicates that no substitutes are allowed for certain Cambro and Carlisle brand items. Pricing must include delivery to the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, Illinois. However, the RFQ does not provide any information about response due dates, site visits, bidder's conferences, award dates, or contract term and renewal options.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information about any existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. Additionally, the RFQ does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges.