FY27 IVHQ - 8-ounce Canned Soda (FOOD)

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for an FY27 IVHQ 8-ounce canned soda procurement, with the due date set for November 12, 2026. The opportunity was posted November 9, 2026. The attached Chief Procurement Office General Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2) form the baseline contractual framework for the award.

The terms require General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million annual aggregate, plus Worker's Compensation coverage as required by law. Vendors must obtain prior written approval for any subcontractors and maintain audit records for three years, or five years if federal funds are used. Prevailing wage applies when applicable. All work product is work for hire, vesting sole ownership in the State. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540). Minority contractors holding contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund.

The State may terminate for convenience on 30 days' written notice or immediately for cause, and all contracts are contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. The State does not waive sovereign immunity, and claims must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims.