DHS-SP-Ludeman - Deli-Style Salads Annual Contract FY24/25

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. The anticipated contract term is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with the awarded vendor responsible for weekly deliveries of a variety of salads including American potato salad, mustard potato salad, coleslaw, cucumber/onion salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, and kidney bean salad. The salads must meet specific requirements for shelf life, temperature, and sodium content. Deliveries must be made between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the option to reschedule for state holidays. The contract does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantities during the term. Vendors may be required to submit samples of proposed salads prior to contract award.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this requirement. The solicitation does not provide an estimated award value or budget range, but indicates that all shipping and handling costs will be the responsibility of the awarded vendor.