DHS SP - FY25 Kitchenware Items - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking procurement of specific kitchenware items for the Shapiro Center, with a contract opportunity posted on December 6, 2024, and proposals due by December 11, 2024. The procurement involves purchasing nine precise kitchenware items including grapefruit bowls (5 oz capacity), heat keeper base 3-compartment plates, rectangular food pans in two sizes (2.7 qt and 1.8 qt), translucent polypropylene seal covers, polycarbonate plates, and polycarbonate Measure Misers in 2, 3, and 4 oz capacities. Specific requirements mandate NSF certification for food pans and Measure Misers, with strict adherence to material specifications such as polycarbonate and polypropylene. Vendors must supply either the exact specified products or gain prior approval from the Shapiro Center for equivalent alternatives. Pricing is to be structured per each (EA) unit, with careful attention to precise dimensional and material requirements.

The procurement appears to have standard state contracting requirements, including compliance with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (V.23.2). Vendors must meet several financial and operational criteria, including potential requirements for minority contractor participation and adherence to prevailing wage regulations. The contract includes standard provisions for $1,000,000 general commercial liability insurance, record retention (3-5 years), and potential federal funding considerations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, standard Illinois procurement practices often include preferences or opportunities for small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The total contract value is not specified, but the detailed specifications suggest a focused, specific procurement for institutional kitchenware. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with technical specifications, NSF certifications, and state procurement standards to be considered for this contract opportunity.