IVHM Dietary Services

This state and local contract opportunity is for a 10-year contract to provide comprehensive dietary services to the Illinois Veterans' Home in Manteno (IVHM), a 304-bed skilled nursing and domiciliary care facility. The vendor will be responsible for employing and managing all professional dietary staff, including a licensed dietician, dietary service manager, commissary manager, chef, and kitchen and service staff, to provide three balanced meals and snacks daily to the residents. The vendor must meet all local, state, and federal regulations governing food service operations, follow the facility's dietary policies and procedures, and maintain a minimum staffing level. Pricing will be provided on a per-meal basis, with the vendor assuming the costs of personnel, supplies, and equipment maintenance. The initial contract term is 10 years, with no option to renew beyond the 10-year maximum. The solicitation requires electronic submissions only, with no paper responses accepted. The contract opportunity is expected to be partially or fully funded with federal funds.

This solicitation has established a 15% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and the vendor must submit a utilization plan detailing how this goal will be met. The state agency has provided a list of registered BEP and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendors that are eligible to bid on this opportunity. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the budget or award value range is not specified. The vendor must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to submit the required Forms A and Forms B certifications and disclosures.