DHS SP - FY26 Juices H2 (Jan 1st thru June 30th) -Shapiro

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking qualified vendors to supply juices for the second half of fiscal year 2026, covering the period from January 1 through June 30. This is a goods procurement solicitation administered through the State's BidBuy system. The procurement requires vendors to supply juices meeting State specifications and contract requirements, with deliverables to be provided throughout the six-month period. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance as required by law and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The solicitation was posted on December 15, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 19, 2025, providing a four-day response window for interested bidders. All supplied goods must be certified to meet contract specifications, and vendors are responsible for compliance with applicable prevailing wage laws and State tax liability requirements.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions establish uniform requirements for all responding vendors, though the opportunity documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Vendors are prohibited from subcontracting without prior written State approval and must maintain detailed books and records for three years following final payment, or five years if federal funds are utilized. Payment will be administered under the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for services completed through June 30 due by July 31 of that year. The State reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor employees at its expense and may terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause if vendor performance jeopardizes health, safety, or property. The contract is contingent upon appropriated funds, and the State may terminate or suspend performance if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.