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

This state and local contract opportunity is for a bi-annual weekly food order for the Illinois Veterans' Home (IVHQ) located in Adams County, Illinois. The contract covers the period from January to June of fiscal year 2024 and requires vendors to provide brand-specific or equal food products across 21 line items, including taco shells, chicken drumettes, pizza sauce, dressings, seasonings, sliced meats, potatoes, and vegetables. The estimated quantities for each item are provided, and vendors must bid on all line items. The orders will be placed with a two-week lead time for weekly Tuesday deliveries, with the actual quantities determined by need and funding. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protective measures as outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders, and the agency may implement additional vaccination or testing requirements. Pricing must include any shipping or freight costs, and the vendor's total quote price must be entered in the BidBuy system.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions will apply to the contract, which address payment, assignment, subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, insurance requirements, termination, and other standard contractual provisions. The contract does not provide additional details on the award value or budget range for this procurement.