DHS-SP-Ludeman - Deli-Style Salads Annual Contract FY23/24 Rebid

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide fresh, deli-style salads for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, Illinois, which is located in Cook County. The anticipated contract term is one year, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, with the awarded vendor responsible for weekly deliveries of items such as American Potato Salad, Mustard Potato Salad, and Creamy Coleslaw. The salads must have a 21-day shelf life, be delivered at 41 degrees or below, and contain no more than 600 mg of sodium per 4 oz. serving. Vendors may be required to submit samples prior to contract award, and deliveries must be made to the Ludeman Center between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and all shipping and handling costs will be the responsibility of the vendor. The quantities listed are estimates, and the Ludeman Center may make additions or deletions to the order schedule at their discretion. The solicitation requires vendors to submit various certifications and disclosures, including information on ownership, financial interests, conflicts of interest, and political contributions. The procurement bulletin number is B-33479, and the contract number is 4100169267. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside or incumbent vendor information, and pricing terms are not detailed. Funding sources and amounts are also not provided.