FY23- IVHQ- Soda Annual Contract

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, is seeking quotes for the quarterly purchase of various soda products, including diet lemon-lime, diet cola, lemon-lime, and cola in 8-ounce cans. The estimated quantities range from 11,200 to 19,600 cans per item, with orders placed on a two-week lead time for delivery. The contract term is for the current fiscal year, and the actual quantities ordered will be determined by the agency's needs and funding availability. Vendors must bid on all line items, with pricing to include any shipping or freight costs. The State has implemented COVID-19 protocols that contractors must follow, including the use of face coverings, vaccination, or testing requirements when working in certain facilities.

The procurement process includes standard terms and conditions, as well as a set of required certifications that the vendor must acknowledge and agree to in order to be eligible for the contract. These certifications cover a wide range of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements, including civil rights, educational loan defaults, pension code compliance, business registration, collective bargaining, felony convictions, debt delinquency, use tax compliance, environmental violations, lobbying, and drug-free workplace requirements, among others. The contract can be terminated by the State for cause or for convenience, and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No information is provided on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or award values or budget ranges.