Orange Juice

The State of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the supply of 800 cases of 64 oz. non-refrigerated, 100% orange juice containers (8 per case) to be ordered as needed throughout the remainder of the 2019 fiscal year, from November 2018 to June 2019, with an estimated weekly requirement of 25 cases. The RFQ stipulates that quoted prices must be valid for 180 days, include shipping and handling charges, and that no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to award by item, part, or total, with the winning vendor chosen based on the lowest total bid for all products. The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements.

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 attached Standard Terms and Conditions document outlines various payment and invoicing requirements, including provisions for late payments, minority contractor initiatives, and federal funding. The contract also includes terms related to assignment, subcontracting, audits, force majeure, confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, insurance, and applicable laws. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFQ does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this contract opportunity is not provided.