DHS SP - Kiley - Prepared Salads

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of prepared salads for the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The State of Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide a variety of pre-made salads, including both green salads and specialty salad options, to DHS facilities across the state. The key objectives are to ensure a steady supply of high-quality, ready-to-serve salads that meet nutritional requirements for DHS clients. Vendors must have the capacity to produce and deliver large volumes of salads on a regular schedule, as well as the ability to customize orders and accommodate special dietary needs. Evaluation will focus on the vendor's product quality, logistical capabilities, and pricing. Proposals are due by June 24, 2020, with a contract term starting on July 1, 2020.

This opportunity is open to all interested vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type. However, the State of Illinois encourages participation from small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the contract does not appear to require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The anticipated contract value is not specified, but bidders should be prepared to propose pricing based on the expected volume and frequency of salad deliveries required by DHS facilities statewide.