FY-23 IVHQ - July Weekly Food Order

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a weekly food order for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The State of Illinois is seeking quotes from vendors to provide a variety of food and grocery products, including taco shells, chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods, for the Veterans Home. The Request for Quote (RFQ) lists 109 line items with estimated quantities and unit pricing that vendors must provide quotes for, with the total estimated quote amount being $28,946.32. Vendors must submit the completed quote by the due date, and the pricing must include any shipping or freight costs. The contract will be a small purchase with emergency conditions, and the awarded vendor must comply with COVID-19 protection requirements. The food order will be placed with a two-week lead time for weekly Tuesday deliveries, with the actual quantities to be determined by the agency's needs and funding availability over the fiscal year.

The standard terms and conditions provided indicate this is a continuation of an existing statewide contract, B-30626, which covers the provision of general vendor services to state and local government agencies within the jurisdiction. The contract has an initial one-year term with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Vendors responding to this opportunity must acknowledge and agree to comply with the Standard Certifications outlined, which cover a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements. No set-asides or preferences are specified, and the incumbent vendor is not identified. Funding for the contract will be provided through state and local agency operating budgets.