DHS SP - FY27 Juices H1 (July 1 thru Dec 31) -Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting small-purchase bids for juices to supply Shapiro Center in Kankakee, Illinois for the first half of fiscal year 2027 (July 1 through December 31), with proposals due June 10, 2026.

The scope is supply of juices for institutional food service at Shapiro Center. The contract term is July 1 through December 31, 2026, with no renewal options stated.

Vendors must satisfy the State of Illinois Standard Certifications (Version 26.2), which encompasses 34 compliance areas including legal entity status, non-delinquency on state debts, absence of felony convictions for specified offenses, environmental compliance, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity compliance, and adherence to the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Standards. Vendors must certify compliance with Illinois Use Tax, lead-poisoning prevention, forced-labor prohibitions, and political-contribution restrictions. Annual recertification by January 1 is required for multi-year contracts.

Vendors must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract is subject to availability of appropriations and may be terminated or suspended if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds or if the Governor reduces departmental funding. The State may terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice. All work product is deemed work for hire with exclusive ownership vesting in the State of Illinois. Vendors must maintain records for three years from final payment, or five years if federal funds are utilized. Prevailing wage requirements apply to applicable service categories under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act.