Illinois State Board of Education - Purchase of IL Local Ground Beef - 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-50199 (2025)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Jan 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 9, 2025
- Primary contact
- Sara Power
- (217) 555-5555
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of locally sourced ground beef for distribution to Illinois schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, under solicitation number 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-50199. The scope requires 100% pure ground beef, 85/15 percentage fat or leaner, USDA Choice or Prime grade, wet-aged, hormone-free, and frozen, packed in 40-lb cases. Sourcing requires cattle raised on farms or ranches within the State of Illinois and processed at a USDA-inspected or state-equivalent facility also located in Illinois. Deliveries will be made to a designated state warehouse located in Granite City, Illinois. The estimated budget for this contract is approximately $3 million. The submission deadline is January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Required submissions include a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Contract.
Locally sourced ground beef, Packed in 40-pound cases, 85/15 percentage fat or leaner, USDA Choice or Prime, Wet-aged, Hormone-free, Frozen
Price, responsibility, responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of locally sourced ground beef for distribution to Illinois schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, under solicitation number 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-50199.
The scope requires 100% pure ground beef, 85/15 percentage fat or leaner, USDA Choice or Prime grade, wet-aged, hormone-free, and frozen, packed in 40-lb cases. Sourcing requires cattle raised on farms or ranches within the State of Illinois and processed at a USDA-inspected or state-equivalent facility also located in Illinois. Deliveries will be made to a designated state warehouse located in Granite City, Illinois. The estimated budget for this contract is approximately $3 million. The submission deadline is January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Required submissions include a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Contract.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Responsibility
- Responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Locally sourced ground beef
- Packed in 40-pound cases
- 85/15 percentage fat or leaner
- USDA Choice or Prime
- Wet-aged
- Hormone-free
- Frozen
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Contract
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois State Board of Education
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/. For questions, contact Sara Power.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sara Power at (217) 555-5555. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Locally sourced ground beef, Packed in 40-pound cases, 85/15 percentage fat or leaner, USDA Choice or Prime, Wet-aged, Hormone-free, Frozen. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, responsibility, responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois?
All active and historical solicitations from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, Contract. Review the full document from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.