FY-24 IVHQ - Bi-Annual Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific (Jan-Jun)

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for a bi-annual weekly food order of brand-specific items for the Illinois Veterans' Home in Adams County for the period of January through June of Fiscal Year 2024. The procurement is for a variety of food products, including catfish fillets, pork loin fritters, turkey breast, puddings, snacks, baked goods, and seafood. The vendor must bid on each of the 36 line items, with the estimated quantities provided. Quotes must be submitted through the state's Bid Buy system by the due date, and the contract will be awarded for the 6-month period, with weekly orders placed with a 2-week lead time. Pricing must include any shipping or freight costs, and the total quote price must be entered in the Bid Buy system. The vendor must adhere to any COVID-19 protections mandated by the state of Illinois, which may include face coverings, vaccinations, or testing requirements.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is also not disclosed in the available information.