FY-24 IVHQ - Bi-Annual Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a bi-annual weekly food order contract for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The contract term is for the period of July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The Request for Quote (RFQ) includes a list of 38 brand-specific food items such as catfish fillets, turkey breast, puddings, snacks, and baked goods, with quantities and unit prices provided. Vendors must submit quotes electronically by March 9, 2023, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to award the contract by item, part, or total. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protection requirements, and pricing terms specify that all quoted prices must be valid for 90 days and include shipping/freight costs, with no price increases accepted.

The contract requires that all labor be provided by the contract holder's common law employees, and 1099 workers do not meet the definition of a common law employee for this contract. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has not provided any information on the incumbent vendor or current contract value, but the total budget for this bi-annual food order contract is likely to be substantial given the range of products and quantities required.