DHS SP - FY22 Dietary Supplements - Shapiro

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of dietary supplements for individuals at the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, Illinois, which is located in Kane County. The procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The contract will require the successful vendor to provide the necessary dietary supplements to the Shapiro Center, with key deliverables including the timely and accurate delivery of the specified supplements. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet the state's requirements regarding product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The response is due by January 12, 2022, with no information provided about any pre-proposal conferences or site visits.

The contract documents indicate that the State of Illinois has standard terms and conditions that will apply to this procurement, including requirements related to insurance, compliance with laws and regulations, record keeping, and audits. Vendors must also complete various certifications and disclosures, such as confirming their registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and attesting to compliance with civil rights, employment, and environmental laws. Additionally, the state has imposed COVID-19 precautions that will apply to contractors working in state-owned facilities. No specific budget range or estimate of the contract value was provided, and the documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.