FY-19 Jam, Assorted

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Veterans Affairs, is procuring assorted flavors of jelly/jam for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy. The procurement is in the form of a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 600 cases of 0.5 ounce plastic cup containers, with the agency placing multiple orders as needed throughout the fiscal year. The RFQ specifies that brand names are used only to describe the desired standard of quality and performance, and that "or equal" submissions will be considered. All products must carry a minimum 1-year warranty. The quoted prices must be valid for 180 days, include shipping and handling, and are subject to a price decrease guarantee. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid.

The RFQ does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding requirements or sources. The document also does not provide any indication of the potential award value or budget range for this procurement. Interested vendors are required to submit their bids by September 13, 2018.