DHS SP - FY26 Bread, Buns and Baked Goods H2 (Jan1st thru June 30th) -Shapiro

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the supply of bread, buns, and baked goods under a contract period spanning January 1st through June 30th, 2026. The procurement was posted on December 29, 2025, with proposals due by January 2, 2026. This solicitation requires vendors to supply baked goods meeting specifications established by the State of Illinois, with all deliverables subject to standard manufacturer quality assurance and compliance requirements. Vendors must demonstrate their capacity to consistently provide quality baked goods throughout the six-month contract period while maintaining compliance with all applicable state procurement regulations and standards. All prospective bidders are required to complete and submit the Standard Illinois Certifications form (Version 23.1), which encompasses 33 distinct certification requirements covering vendor legal status, financial standing, criminal history, ethical conduct, workplace practices, and regulatory compliance. Vendors and their subcontractors must certify compliance with Illinois procurement statutes, federal labor and environmental laws, anti-corruption provisions, drug-free workplace requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and technology accessibility requirements. False certifications are subject to liability under the Illinois False Claims Act and potential sanctions including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, or criminal penalties.

The contract documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or explicit budget ranges for this procurement. All vendors must maintain compliance with certification requirements annually by January 1st for contracts exceeding one year in duration, though this particular contract is structured as a six-month term. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted in the available solicitation materials. The evaluation criteria and specific pricing information are not detailed in the posted documentation, and interested vendors should obtain additional details from the State of Illinois procurement office or the designated agency contact to clarify the complete scope of work, quantity requirements, delivery specifications, and pricing expectations prior to submitting their proposals.