EMERGENCY NOTICE - DHS Ludeman Cold Storage Services FY26

The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to provide cold storage services for the Ludeman Developmental Center. The services include receiving, handling, and storing frozen and refrigerated food products, as well as withdrawing and delivering food items to the kitchen. The contract is expected to start on September 1, 2025, and end on November 29, 2025. The estimated cost of the contract is $21,994.00. • The vendor will be responsible for storing food at correct temperatures and delivering food items to the kitchen once a week. • The vendor will be required to provide cold storage services for a period of 89 days. • The contract will be awarded to the vendor that can provide the best value to the state, considering factors such as price, quality of service, and ability to meet the state's needs. • The state reserves the right to cancel or modify the contract at any time, with or without cause. • The vendor will be required to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those related to business enterprise programs and emergency procurements.