FY-23 IVHQ - Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific or Equal

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of various food and grocery items for the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy, Illinois. The State of Illinois is seeking quotes for 14 line items including taco shells, chicken drumsticks, egg noodles, salad dressings, fried onions, sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, milk, diced potatoes, fruit salad, sliced cheese, sweet potato fries, and various vegetables. The estimated quantities range from 7 to 1,064 cases per item, with orders to be placed weekly on Tuesdays with a two-week lead time. Vendors must submit quotes electronically by October 7, 2022 and will be required to bid on all line items, with pricing to include any applicable shipping and freight costs. The contract term is for the 2023 fiscal year, and the State may implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements that exceed the Governor's executive orders, which vendors must adhere to.

The procurement is open to vendors registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) with an active state vendor registration number. Vendors without an active registration must complete and submit the required Forms A. The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not explicitly stated in the provided materials.