IDHS/Madden - Dietary Equipment

The Illinois Department of Human Services is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of dietary equipment for the John J. Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. Specifically, the RFQ seeks to acquire one 40-gallon electric floor-mounted tilting kettle and two electric convection steamers on a cabinet base with a 6-pan capacity. The equipment must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the RFQ. Vendors are required to provide quotes for the specified equipment, including unit pricing, extended pricing, and a guaranteed delivery date of December 15, 2018. The award will be based on the lowest total bid for all products. The RFQ includes specific terms and conditions, such as a minimum 1-year warranty on all products, a 90-day price quote validity period, and a prohibition on price increases. The agency reserves the right to reject any offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. Vendors must agree to partially ship equipment in case of a delay on the total order, and pricing must include shipping and handling.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract is not specified, but the agency has not provided a budget range.