26-444DHS-PROCU-B-50250 | General Notice - Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act Reporting DHS 2024

Solicitation 26-444DHS-PROCU-B-50250 is a general notice issued by the Illinois Procurement Office on behalf of the Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding compliance with the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act for 2024. The primary objective of this initiative is to increase the procurement of local farm and food products by state agencies to a target of 20 percent. Specifically, the notice highlights the effort to provide nutritious meals, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to individuals in custody at IDHS facilities from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The procurement activity is centered in Springfield, Illinois, and involves a wide array of goods and services to support DHS operations, including food products, sanitation supplies, medical accessories, and facility maintenance such as fire protection services. While the notice focuses on local food reporting, associated procurement data shows the use of various vendors and internal procurement codes to manage items ranging from deli-style salads and groceries to software licenses and temporary personnel services. Performance and acceptance of these goods and services occur at designated DHS facilities, including the Murray Center and other rehabilitation and developmental disability sites.