FY-27 IVHQ - Quarterly (Jul-Sept) Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is soliciting weekly food orders for the fourth-quarter fiscal year 2027 (July through September) with brand-specific requirements and a proposal due date of June 17, 2026.

The procurement is for quarterly food supply under standard Illinois state contracting terms. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable. All work product is owned by the State. The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice and may suspend or terminate contingent upon appropriation availability.

Invoices are due by July 31 for services rendered through June 30 under the State Prompt Payment Act. Vendors must obtain prior written approval for any subcontracting and provide certifications of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, tax requirements, and equal opportunity provisions. Records must be retained for three years (five years if federal funds are used). Disputes are resolved exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims. All contracts are governed by Illinois law and subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.