Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy Miscellaneous Food Re-Bid

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is issuing a re-bid of Solicitation 20-497DVA-QUINC-B-9283 to establish a one-year contract with the option to renew for an additional year for the purchase of miscellaneous food items for the Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy. The contract will cover the supply of various food products, including categories such as canned goods, condiments, and spices. Vendors must submit completed Forms A and Forms B documentation, which includes information on the business, certifications, financial disclosures, and conflicts of interest. Bids are due by October 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM. The award will be made to the lowest total cost per group, and the state may consider alternate serving or case sizes at its discretion.

While there is no small business set-aside or minority contractor initiative for this procurement, the state encourages the use of qualified veteran-owned and Illinois resident ex-offender businesses. The solicitation does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contract values. Funding sources and amounts are also not detailed in the provided documents.