ELECTRONIC RESPONSE ONLY: ICI - Vandalia Mixer/Grinder

The State of Illinois is seeking electronic responses for the procurement of a #56 meat mixer/grinder, comparable to the Biro AFMG-56-4 to AFMG-56-4 tandem system, for the Illinois Department of Corrections (ICI) facility in Vandalia. The contract will be awarded through a small purchase process with a term from the date of the last signature through June 30, 2021. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of March 24, 2021. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed information such as business details, certifications, financial disclosures, and conflicts of interest through the Forms A and Forms B sections. Pricing must be provided per the unit of measure specified, with delivery to be FOB Destination. The use of a brand name is for description purposes, and "or equal" submissions will be considered.

This opportunity is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Vendors must comply with various state requirements related to political contributions, drug-free workplaces, and other compliance areas. The estimated total value of the mixer/grinder is not provided, but the contract will be funded from the State's fiscal year 2021 budget. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified in the provided information.