Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy Miscellaneous Food Re-Bid

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is issuing a re-bid for a contract to provide miscellaneous foods for the Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy. The contract will have an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for an additional year, for a maximum total term of ten years. Bidders must bid on all items within any food item group they choose to bid on and meet detailed specifications for the products, delivery requirements, and USDA grading standards. Bids are due on December 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM and will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid per food item group. Bidders may provide alternate product sizes, which will be evaluated at the State's discretion. The contract will be funded through State appropriations, and payments will be subject to the State Prompt Payment Act.

The contract is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside, but there is a Minority Contractor Initiative that applies. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information about the annual contract value or budget range. However, the Forms A and B documents indicate that the contract has an annual value over $50,000 and require the successful bidder to provide financial information, disclose any current or pending contracts with the State, and complete other standard certifications and disclosures.