IVHQ Soda

This state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase of various soda products. The RFQ seeks quotes for four items: diet lemon lime soda, lemon lime soda, diet cola soda, and cola soda, all in 8-ounce cans. The total quantities requested are 3,600 each for the diet lemon lime and lemon lime sodas, and 7,200 each for the diet cola and cola sodas. Quotes must be submitted by October 7, 2019, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products. The awarded contract will be for a one-time purchase, and all quoted prices must be valid for 180 days from the date of submission. The RFQ outlines specific requirements, including that all products must be new and carry a minimum 1-year warranty, and that no price increases will be accepted. Shipping and handling charges must be included in the quoted prices, and the agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects.

The Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois apply to this contract opportunity, which include provisions related to payment, assignment, audits, confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, and termination, among other standard contractual terms. The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value, though it is a one-time purchase of soda products.