IVHQ FY23/24 Chicken Quarters

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of frozen chicken quarters by the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home (IVHQ) for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The Agency is seeking 1,500 lbs of frozen, US Grade A chicken quarters with breast, wing, and legs for FY23, and 6,000 lbs for FY24. Deliveries will be ordered on an as-needed basis throughout the fiscal year. Vendors must submit their quotes via email or through the BidBuy online system by the April 13, 2023 due date. The selected vendor must be able to provide the full quantity and offer the lowest price. The Agency reserves the right to reject all offers and cancel orders up to 72 hours in advance. Pricing must be valid for 90 days and include all shipping and handling charges, with no price increases accepted. The vendor must also comply with COVID-19 mitigation requirements such as use of face coverings and vaccination or testing, as outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois' Standard Terms and Conditions for state and local government contracts will apply, covering payment policies, compliance with laws, confidentiality, intellectual property, insurance, and other standard contractual obligations. The Agency has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The budget or award value range for this procurement has also not been disclosed.