DHS- SP- Kiley- Cereal, Noodles, Rice, & Crackers- FY21

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking to procure various food items including cereals, crackers, noodles, and rice for the Ann Kiley Center located in Waukegan, Illinois, which is within Lake County. The contract opportunity was posted on November 2, 2020 and responses are due by November 6, 2020. The successful vendor will be required to deliver the specified food products to the Ann Kiley Center, with no further details provided on quantities, delivery schedules, or other specific requirements. Vendors must submit the Standard Certifications outlined in the attached document, which cover a range of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements such as civil rights, delinquent debt, drug-free workplace, and prohibitions on political contributions and forced/child labor. Failure to meet these certification requirements could result in the contract being voided or other sanctions imposed.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, no information is provided on the anticipated award value or budget range for this procurement. The evaluation criteria for selecting the successful vendor are also not detailed in the available documentation.