TDF - Dietary Kettles

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The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for the procurement of 60-gallon steam kettles, Groen AH/1 or equivalent. The required specifications include stainless steel construction, 120V electrical, natural gas power, a hinged cover, 2-inch sanitary draw-off valve, waterproof controls, gallon etch marks, and water fill faucets. This is a supply-only contract, with no installation services required. Vendors must be registered with the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to submit a response. The contract opportunity requires vendors to provide various certifications, disclosures, and financial information as part of the bid submission.

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The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Similarly, the documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total contract value or budget range is also not specified. The procurement is funded through state resources, but the exact funding amounts and sources are not provided. The response is due by May 18, 2022, but the contract award date and term length are not disclosed.