27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-51041 | DHS-SP-Kiley Prepare Frozen Meals-FY27

Solicitation number 27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-51041, titled DHS-SP-Kiley Prepare Frozen Meals-FY27, is an invitation for bid issued by the Illinois agency for Developmental Disabilities. Posted on February 20, 2026, the contract is for the preparation of frozen meals to be performed in Waukegan, Illinois. The procurement is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office Standard Terms and Conditions and requires vendors to adhere to strict legal and ethical certifications, including compliance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act, the Illinois Procurement Code, and prohibitions against forced or child labor. Key administrative requirements include invoicing at the completion of the contract unless otherwise specified, with a strict deadline of July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30. Vendors must maintain auto liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. The contract stipulates that all deliverables are considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership. Additionally, the State reserves the right to conduct criminal and driver history background checks on vendor personnel. Payment is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act, and a 15 dollar fee is required for the Minority Contractor Initiative for contracts of 1,000 dollars or more.