FY-22 IVHQ - Food Supplements

This state and local contract opportunity from the State of Illinois is for the procurement of various liquid food supplement products for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois during fiscal year 2022. The Request for Quote (RFQ) solicits bids for six specific food supplement items manufactured by Abbott Nutrition, including Two Cal HN, Glucerna, and Ensure, with quantities ranging from 100 to 550 cases per item. Vendors must submit their quotes by the due date, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest total bidder for all products. Pricing terms specify that quoted prices must be valid for 180 days and include shipping and handling, with no price increases allowed. The RFQ reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. Vendors must agree to partial shipments in the event of delays.

The provided materials do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not specified in the documents. The only requirement noted is that vendors must provide their State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and complete various certifications and disclosures related to lobbying, compliance, and financial matters in order to be considered for the award.