DHS SP FY27 Choate Food Processor

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is soliciting bids for a commercial food processor, cutter/mixer under FY27 procurement, with proposals due September 8, 2026.

The standard terms and conditions governing the contract establish that vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more under minority contractor initiatives must pay a $15 fee. Prevailing wage obligations apply to applicable service categories. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, obtain prior written approval for any subcontractors, and assign all work product and intellectual property rights to the State. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice. A three-year record retention requirement applies (five years if federal funds are used). Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act. Disputes are resolved exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims, and the contract is subject to Illinois law and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

No specific contract value, contract term, place of performance, equipment specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, pre-bid meeting, or evaluation criteria are detailed in the available materials.