DHS SP - FY26 Bread, Buns and Baked Goods H1 (July 1st thru December 31st) -Shapiro

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a vendor to provide bread, buns, and baked goods for the Shapiro Center located at 100 E. Jeffery Street in Kankakee, IL. The procurement opportunity, identified by Contract ID 68090ff99604650c07044af4, is specifically for Kane County and covers a six-month period from July 1st through December 31st, 2025. Vendors are required to deliver bakery items twice weekly, with deliveries permitted Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm. The contract demands consistent and reliable food product delivery to meet the center's nutritional needs. Vendors must carefully review and comply with the attached Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2) and Standard Illinois Certifications, which outline comprehensive legal, operational, and administrative requirements. The proposal submission deadline is April 29, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on April 23, 2025.

The contract opportunities appear to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Potential bidders must meet rigorous compliance standards, including maintaining appropriate insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate commercial liability), and demonstrating adherence to 33 distinct certification areas covering legal, ethical, and operational standards. Vendors must be prepared to continuously meet workplace standards, tax compliance requirements, and anti-discrimination policies. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for consistent bakery product delivery. The procurement documents emphasize that false statements or non-compliance could result in contract voiding, suspension, financial penalties, or potential criminal prosecution. Vendors must also be prepared to integrate with existing DHS infrastructure and meet all state procurement regulations.