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

The state and local contract opportunity is for a Bi-Annual Contract for Weekly Food Order items for the Illinois Veterans Home - Quincy for the period of July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The Request for Quote (RFQ) lists 24 line items such as taco shells, catfish fillets, provolone cheese, chicken drummies, pizza sauce, Caesar dressing, taco seasoning, fried onions, sliced ham, potato casserole, Italian beef, cheesecake mix, turkey breast, bacon, vegetables, and sweet potato fries. Vendors must bid on each line item, and pricing must include any shipping/freight. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email or the BidBuy system by March 9, 2023. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products. The RFQ includes terms that all labor must be provided by the contract holder's common law employees, and no price increases will be accepted, with the agency guaranteed the lowest price in the event of a decrease. COVID-19 protections are required, with vendor adherence to Executive Orders regarding face coverings, vaccinations, and testing. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers, and to make awards by item, part, or total.

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services will apply to the contract, covering a comprehensive set of requirements and guidelines for vendors entering into contracts with the State of Illinois. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements. The total budget or award value range for this contract opportunity is not provided.