FY-23 IVHQ - Annual Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific

The state of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy (IVHQ), is procuring an annual, brand-specific weekly food order for fiscal year 2023 (FY-23). The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation, with a due date of October 20, 2022. Vendors must complete various certifications and disclosures, including registering in the Illinois Procurement Gateway, disclosing political contributions, and providing taxpayer identification information. The solicitation includes a detailed list of 57 line items for food products, with estimated quantities and unit prices, totaling an estimated contract value. Vendors must quote on each line item, and pricing is to include any shipping or freight charges. Orders will be placed weekly on Tuesdays with a two-week lead time, and the actual quantities ordered will be determined by the agency's needs and funding.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation requires vendors to comply with COVID-19 protection requirements, such as face coverings, vaccinations, or testing, as per the Governor's Executive Orders. While the exact award value is not provided, the solicitation indicates the contract has an annual value over $50,000, which triggers additional disclosure requirements for for-profit vendors.