DHS SP - Kiley - Prepared Salads- FY23

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking to procure prepared salad products for consumption at the Kiley Center during the 2023 fiscal year. The requested salads include chicken salad, Italian pasta salad, potato salad, tuna salad, egg salad, and ham salad, with estimated quantities ranging from 185 to 768 cases. Vendors must be able to provide weekly deliveries on Wednesdays between 7am and 2pm, and pricing must remain fixed during the contract term, though actual quantities ordered may vary. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) does not provide specific details on pricing or contract terms beyond the product specifications and estimated quantities. Vendors are required to submit Forms B Certifications and Disclosures, and must adhere to the State's standard contractual terms and conditions, including COVID-19 precautions mandated by the Governor's Executive Orders.

The RFQ does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or available budget ranges. Vendors must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and provide their taxpayer identification information as part of the response submission. The RFQ is due on January 27, 2022, with no details on additional question, proposal, or evaluation processes.