DHS SP w/ Emergency Conditions Ludeman FY25 - Rons Produce - Frozen Foods

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for a small purchase contract with emergency conditions for frozen ready-to-heat dinners. The contract will be managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and is for the Ludeman Facility for Fiscal Year 2025. The required deliverables include providing a variety of frozen food items such as complete frozen meals and individual frozen entrees. Key objectives are to ensure a steady supply of high-quality frozen foods to support the emergency needs of the Ludeman Facility. Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, reliable, and timely delivery of the specified frozen food products. The contract will be awarded on a competitive basis, with bids due by October 2, 2024.

This contract opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific business type or enterprise. However, the State of Illinois strongly encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The current incumbent vendor is Rons Produce, though the State is open to considering all responsive and responsible bids. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but will be determined based on the State's projected needs and the pricing proposed by the selected vendor.