FY22- DHS SP - Kiley - Prepared Salads

The State of Illinois, through the Ann M. Kiley Center, is seeking to procure prepared cold salads for consumption by its individuals. The requested items include Chicken Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, and Ham Salad, with estimated quantities ranging from 185 to 768 cases. The contract will be for a one-year period from July to June of the current fiscal year, with orders placed on a weekly basis and deliveries required on Tuesdays from 0700 to 1400 hours. Vendors must provide unit prices that will remain fixed for the duration of the contract, and include any applicable freight or shipping charges in the total cost. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is tax-exempt, and vendors are instructed to note in the comments section if they are unable to bid on a particular line item or have an equivalent product.

The procurement is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value, as the vendor will need to provide the pricing information for the requested salad products.