IVHQ Diet Condiment Kits FY20

The state of Illinois is seeking bids for the provision of dietary condiment kits for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Adams County. The procurement, issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, is for three types of condiment kits: regular, sugar-free, and low-sodium, with estimated total quantities of 207,500, 80,000, and 35,000 kits respectively. The winning vendor will be responsible for delivering the kits throughout fiscal year 2020 (July 2019 - June 2020), with an average order consisting of all three kit types. Vendors must provide pricing per kit and the total quote, and all quoted prices must be valid for 180 days and include shipping and handling charges. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to award by item, part, or the total, with the winning vendor selected based on the lowest total bid for all products. All products must be new and carry a minimum 1-year warranty from the date of delivery, and no price increases will be accepted.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The agency has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.