FY-19 EO Food 07-10-2018

The state of Illinois has posted a contract opportunity for an Emergency Food Order, with a contract ID of 66dc2c938f5eea02b20c053a and a due date of August 31, 2018. This procurement is seeking goods and services related to the provision of emergency food supplies. The key objectives and deliverables include the timely delivery of food items to designated locations within the state. Qualified respondents must demonstrate the capacity to meet all food safety and quality standards, as well as the ability to rapidly scale up operations in response to emergency situations. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on pricing, logistical capabilities, and past performance in similar emergency response efforts.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific procurement. While the total award value or budget range has not been disclosed, emergency food contracts of this nature typically carry significant funding to ensure the state's preparedness and resilience in the face of unforeseen events.