FY-26 IVHQ - 8-ounce Canned Soda

The Illinois Veterans Home (IVHQ) located in Quincy, Adams County, is seeking quotes for the procurement of 8-ounce canned sodas for Fiscal Year 2026, with a specific requirement for four distinct soda varieties: Cola (26,880 cans), Diet Cola (26,880 cans), Lemon Lime (23,520 cans), and Diet Lemon Lime (20,160 cans). The procurement is structured for weekly ordering throughout the fiscal year, commencing July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2026. Vendors must submit quotes via email to Summer Prenger or through the BidBuy platform, with mandatory requirements to list brand, part number, case size, and unit pricing. Delivery specifications include acceptance Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3 pm at a facility with a leveling dock. Evaluation criteria emphasize the ability to provide required supplies at the lowest price, with vendors required to include shipping and handling charges, maintain 90-day quote validity, and provide a minimum 1-year product warranty. The solicitation's due date is June 17, 2025, with the state reserving the right to reject all offers and select vendors based on comprehensive service capabilities.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete a comprehensive 33-point certification process, which includes attestations regarding legal standing, business practices, ethical conduct, workplace standards, and regulatory compliance. Potential vendors must certify non-delinquency in state debt, tax compliance, drug-free workplace standards, and adherence to anti-discrimination policies. The state maintains significant contractual flexibility, including the ability to cancel orders up to 72 hours in advance and reject price increases. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement volume suggests a substantial annual contract value for soda provisions. Vendors must also comply with standard Illinois procurement guidelines, including potential consequences such as contract voiding, suspension, debarment, or financial penalties for non-compliance with certification requirements.