REBID- DHS-SP Kiley-Bread-FY27

The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Illinois is conducting a rebid procurement for bread supply services to the Ann Kiley Center for fiscal year 2027. This is a goods procurement requiring vendors to provide bread products to support the Center's operations. The solicitation was posted on February 13, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 18, 2026, allowing potential bidders a five-day window to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific deliverable quantities, quality specifications, and performance metrics are not detailed in the available documentation, vendors must demonstrate the capacity to reliably supply bread products to meet the Center's operational needs. Qualified vendors are expected to comply with all standard state procurement requirements, including the Standard Terms and Conditions established by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, which govern payment procedures, insurance requirements, and contract administration. The evaluation criteria and award methodology are not specified in the provided materials, though the procurement is noted as a rebid, suggesting previous vendor performance issues or contract expiration.

Illinois-based businesses may be eligible for a 4% bid preference if they meet the affidavit requirements outlined in the Illinois Business Bid Preference program. To qualify, vendors must demonstrate that they have been operating and headquartered in Illinois for at least one year prior to the bid advertisement, are subject to applicable state taxes, and are actively providing goods or services at the time of bid submission; these vendors must submit a completed affidavit with supporting documentation including executive information and recent Illinois tax returns. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without explicit disadvantaged enterprise set-asides mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must pay a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment, and all contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. No incumbent vendor information, budget range, or specific award value is disclosed in the available solicitation materials.