DHS SP - Kiley - Frozen Fruit & Fruit Cup- FY 21

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of frozen fruit and fruit cups for the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for fiscal year 2021. The solicitation ID is 66ab3fd87cf5b14e190bd9e8 and it was posted on June 19, 2020, with a due date of June 26, 2020. The contracting agency is the state of Illinois, with the state ID of 65a95d72d947088ac30981ef. The key deliverables include the supply and distribution of a variety of frozen fruit and fruit cup products to DHS facilities. The primary objectives are to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of nutritious fruit products to support DHS programs. Qualified respondents must demonstrate the capability to meet product specifications, delivery schedules, and food safety requirements. Evaluation criteria may include price, past performance, and adherence to product standards.

The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the state of Illinois does have existing certified disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) programs that may apply. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The solicitation documents do not include any specific award values or budget ranges.