DHS SP Ludeman FY27 - 6oz Paper Food Containers and Lids

The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for 6-ounce paper food containers and lids for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, with bids due July 28, 2026. The contract term runs through June 30, 2027.

Vendors must complete and certify compliance with the Standard Illinois Certifications v26-2 form as a material condition of award. The certifications require compliance with 34 distinct provisions covering financial eligibility (educational loan defaults, state debt delinquency, tax compliance), criminal history restrictions (felony convictions, securities violations, bid rigging), labor compliance (collective bargaining obligations, drug-free workplace requirements, equal employment opportunity), environmental standards, procurement integrity, forced-labor and child-labor prohibitions in foreign-sourced materials, lobbying restrictions, IT accessibility standards, political contribution limitations, and cybersecurity directives. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must recertify annually by January 1st of each fiscal year after the initial year, reporting any changes affecting their ability to satisfy Article 50 of the Illinois Procurement Code. Vendors certifying falsely or failing to maintain compliance face contract voidability, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.

Under the Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions v.23.2, vendors must maintain $1 million in general commercial liability insurance per occurrence and comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable. Payment follows the Illinois Prompt Payment Act. Contracts of $1,000 or more require a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately. All deliverables become the exclusive property of the State of Illinois. Vendors must retain records for three years following final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are used.