FY23- Quincy Miscellaneous Food bid

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs to establish a one-year contract for the purchase of miscellaneous stock foods for the Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy. The IFB covers a wide range of food items including chicken, beef, pork, seafood, dairy, and beverages, with estimated annual quantities provided. Deliveries will be scheduled throughout Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023), with eggs delivered twice per month and ice cream delivered weekly. The contract may be renewed for one additional year. The IFB provides detailed specifications for product quality, packaging, and delivery requirements. Pricing is to be submitted in a specified format, with award to be made to the lowest total cost per group of items. The State may receive a discount for prompt payment. The due date for submissions is July 8, 2022, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system, as the State of Illinois is only accepting electronic submissions for competitive solicitations.

This procurement has a 5% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and submit the required forms and certifications with their bids. The contract has been awarded to Ron's Produce for a total award amount of $376,649 for the initial one-year term, with a certified Minority Business Enterprise (BEP) firm, Cristina Foods Inc., receiving 5% of the contract value. The agency contact is Chantel Baker, and the contract award was approved on 7/20/2022.