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This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on August 7, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

DHS IFB Cold Storage Services - Ludeman Center

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26-444DHS-PROCU-B-48873State & Local

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NAICS: 493120
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DHS IFB- KILEY External Storage & Warehousing Services REBID
Solicitation # B-54588
Solicitation B-54588 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services for the Ann M. Kiley Center to secure external storage and warehousing services. The selected vendor must operate as a bonded warehouseman responsible for the receipt, handling, and storage of dry and frozen goods, including a wide variety of food products such as thickeners, condiments, and packaged snacks. Key operational requirements include maintaining a perpetual inventory system where each delivery is tracked as a separate lot, ensuring all items are kept in sanitary conditions free from contaminants, and adhering to OSHA standards and local edible food handling ordinances. Deliveries to the Ann M. Kiley Center B-Building loading dock are generally requested every Thursday morning between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm on an FOB Destination basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation factors include the bidder's financial responsibility, past performance, and compliance with equal opportunity and cybersecurity regulations. Required insurance coverage includes one million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, as well as fire damage insurance for all stored food products based on current replacement value. The state reserves the right to conduct inventory audits at least six times per year. All bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal by the specified deadline, including necessary vendor disclosures and utilization plans to avoid being deemed non-responsive.
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The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide cold storage services for the Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center, focusing on warehousing frozen and refrigerated food items. The contract encompasses comprehensive handling, receiving, storage, withdrawal, and delivery services within a cold storage facility. The solicitation, titled "DHS IFB Cold Storage Services - Ludeman Center," was posted on August 7, 2025, with a response deadline of August 21, 2025. The project is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and it falls under the NAICS code 493120, which pertains to refrigerated warehousing and storage. The contract aims to ensure the safe and efficient management of food inventory for the Ludeman Center, supporting the agency's operational needs. Vendors interested in responding to this solicitation must comply with Illinois procurement requirements, including submitting the Illinois Vendor Disclosure Form and the Vendor Disclosure Form for the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG). These forms collect essential business, certification, and compliance information, such as Illinois Department of Human Rights Public Contracts Number and authorization to transact business in Illinois. Proper completion and submission of these documents are mandatory to avoid disqualification. The point of contact for this procurement is Cynthia Hughes Ward at the Ludeman Developmental Center, reachable via email and phone. Additional details and the full solicitation document are accessible through the Illinois bid portal link provided.

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DHS IFB Ludeman Cold Storage Services B-48873 Contract

DOCX, High priority: read this firstcontract-document
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IFB B-48873 Vendor Instructions and Requirements

DOCX, High priority: read this firstifb
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Illinois BEP Utilization Plan Version 25.1

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IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure v.23.1

DOCX, High priority: read this firstvendor-disclosure
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Attachment A - Cold Storage Inventory as of 8.5.2025

PDF, Low priorityinventory-report
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Invitation for Bid Offer to the State of Illinois B-48873

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Vendor Disclosure Form Illinois Procurement Gateway

DOCX, Low priority21 pages · other
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AgencyIllinois Department of Human Services
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Ludeman Developmental Center

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The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified vendor to warehouse frozen and refrigerated food items in a cold storage facility. Services will include receiving, handling, storage, withdrawal, and delivery services for the Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center.

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