FY 21 - IDVA - Flu Vaccines

This state contract opportunity is for the procurement of influenza vaccinations for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) to be used at four Illinois Veterans Homes located in Manteno, LaSalle, Quincy, and Anna. The IDVA is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for brand-specific flu vaccine products, including Fluad Quadrivalent, Fluzone High-Dose, and Fluzone Trivalent, with specific quantities and delivery dates required between August 1, 2020 and October 1, 2020 for the 2021 fiscal year. Vendors must submit pricing for each Veterans Home location, and the RFQ notes that it is a brand-specific bid, requiring the stated product brands. The RFQ also includes instructions on submitting bids through the BidBuy system and references prevailing wage requirements. Pricing must be valid for 180 days, include shipping and handling, and no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and to waive minor defects.

The RFQ and contract would be subject to the State of Illinois' Standard Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements related to compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations, lack of criminal convictions or delinquencies, drug-free workplace requirements, prevailing wage, invoicing, subcontractors, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination. The total contract value or budget range is not provided in the available documents.