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

The state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Illinois Veterans Home - Quincy for a Bi-Annual Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific or Equal contract for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The RFQ lists 24 line items of various food and food-related products, including taco shells, catfish fillets, cheese, chicken, pizza sauce, dressing, seasonings, canned goods, potatoes, and other items. Vendors must bid on all line items, with pricing to include any shipping or freight charges. The quote must be submitted to Summer Prenger by the due date of March 17, 2023 listed in the state's BidBuy system. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers and specifies that all labor must be provided by common law employees of the contract holder, not 1099 contractors. The agency also reserves the right to implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements beyond those in the state's executive orders.

The contracting opportunity is for Adams County in the state of Illinois. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. Additionally, no information is given regarding any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.