USDA Foods Show October 2023

The state and local contracting opportunity is for a USDA Foods Show to be held on October 17, 2023 from 8AM-6PM in Dupage County, Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Nutrition Division is seeking a vendor to provide a venue and associated services for the event, which is expected to have approximately 250 attendees. The RFQ specifies detailed requirements for the venue layout, including registration tables, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, and audiovisual needs. The vendor must have appropriate insurance coverage, including general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. Pricing must be all-inclusive, and the vendor is encouraged to register as a Small Business with the State of Illinois. ISBE reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group, and waive minor defects. The contract term will be from the date of execution through October 18, 2023.

The RFQ does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify an award value or budget range.