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The State of Illinois is seeking bids for a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to purchase 300 pounds of non-fat dry milk for the Decatur Correctional Center. The BOA has a term from the date of signature through June 30, 2022. Vendors must comply with all stated requirements, such as COVID-19 protocols, electronic submission through the State's BidBuy system, and restrictions on substitutions, returns, shelf life, and product recalls. Vendors must also meet various state certifications and requirements, including compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and not employing current state employees. Pricing must include all shipping and delivery costs in the unit price. The solicitation does not mention any set-asides or incumbent vendors. Funding for this purchase will come from the state's fiscal year 2022 budget.

The State has also issued a notice that all competitive solicitations, including Invitations for Bid (IFB) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), require electronic submissions only through the BidBuy system. Manual submissions in paper format or on electronic medium will not be accepted. Vendors are required to submit their responses through BidBuy, and any information sent outside of the system will not be considered. For Requests for Proposal, vendors are no longer required to submit documents through two separate BidBuy bid numbers, as the system is now capable of "locking" pricing proposals so that they can be viewed only after the evaluation of technical proposals.