Retail
This section provides information about various retailers within the Midwest where producers can sell their goods.
Affiliated Foods Midwest
Company Website
Vendor Forms
Vendor Agreement and Application
Contacts:
Mike Wallace (Procurement - Perishables):
Phone:
402-371-055 x1405; mwallace@afmidwest.com
Robert Rothove (Procurement - Dry Grocery):
Phone: 402-371-0555 x1223; rrothove@afimidwest.com
Linda Claussen (Insurance):
Phone: 402-371-0555 x1353 lclaussen@afimidwest.com
Aldi
Supplier Website
Vendor Application
Contacts:
Supplier Helpline: supplierinfo@aldi.us
630-482-5244; 603-482-5687 (Fax)
1200 N Kird Road
Batavia, IL 60510
Costco
Vendor Inquiry Contact Website
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Vendor Relations-Midwest Region
1901 West 22nd Street, Second Floor
Oak Brook, IL 60523;
Phone: 630-581-6200
Hy-Vee
Webiste
Contacts:
Hy-Vee, Inc.
5820 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa
50266-8223
Phone: 515-267-2800
Independent Grocer’s Association (IGA)
Why IGA Website
Contacts:
IGA Team Members: 773-695-2615
Corporate Headquarters:
IGA, INC.
8745 W Higgins Road
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-693-4520
Fax: 773-693-4533
Kroger
Become a Supplier Website
Vendor Agreement
Supplier Diversity
Contacts: 513-762-4000
Meijer
Meijer’s VendorNet Website
VendorNet FAQ
Contacts: meijervendor@meijer.com
Meijer Store Addresses and Phone Numbers
Nash Finch Company
Nash Finch Business Development
Contacts:
Gary Bickmore, VP Business Development, 952-844-1310
Roger Nelson, Sr. Director Business Development, 952-857-4169
Michael Soflin: 402-537-6619
Mitch Rapp: 701-241-6840
Jerry Gentz: 320-656-4718
Safeway
Supplier Handbook
General Specifications
Vendor Form
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Call or write to the Safeway locations noted below so that we may provide a contact with the Consumer Demand or Strategic Sourcing Representative (“CD/SSR”) for the specific product(s) you wish to present. If the CD/SSR decides to further explore or pursue a potential business relationship, he or she may provide additional information and procedures, as appropriate.
Safeway Inc Corporate Offices
5918 Stoneridge Mall Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588-3229;
Phone: 925-467-3000
Schnuck’s
Schnuck's Corporate Website
Contacts:
Phone: 314- 994-4400; 800-264-4400
consumer@schnucks.com
Sears (and K-Mart)
Suppliers Website
Vendor Form
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
prospective_vendors@searshc.com
Supervalu
Supplier Registration
Supplier Guide
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Champaign Distribution Center
2611 North Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Phone: 217-384-2800
JEWEL-OSCO Division
150 Pierce Road, Suite 200
Itasca, Illinois 60143
Phone: 630-948-6000
Melrose Park Distribution Center
1955 West North Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Phone: 708-531-6800
Advantage Logistics - Midwest
501 North Mallick Road
Oglesby, Illinois 61348
Phone: 815-883-5700
Target
Supplier Diversity Information
Supplier Portal
Contacts:
Sourcing Information Center
Phone:
612-696-7500
Topco
Supplier Handbook
Contacts:
Phone: 888-423-0139
consumerservices@topco.com
Trader Joe’s
New Vendor Form
W. Newell & Co.
Growers Website
Centralized Procurement
Contacts:
Brian Boutin
Director of Procurement
2611 N. Lincoln Ave
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217-278-4509
Fax: 217-278-4418
brian.d.boutin@wnewell.com
Walmart (and Sam’s Club) Stores
General Supplier Website
Local Suppliers Website
Supplier Standards
Contacts:
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Attn: Local Purchases/Supplier Development
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0145
Whole Foods
Vendor Website
Supplier Quality Standards
Contacts:
Midwest Regional Office
3241 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago IL 60657-1110
Phone: 773-755-1500
Fax: 773-755-2452
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Restaurants
In order to sell to restaurants, producers need to contact individual establishments. Below are resources and recommendations about how to best approach and market to individual restaurants.
iSupply is working with the Illinois Restaurant Association to provide additional resources and information about restaurant supply opportunities.
Key points about selling directly to restaurants and retailers
Direct Marketing to Restaurants Lecture
Selling to Restaurants – Business and Marketing
Restaurant-Related White Papers (Restaurant News)
Local sourcing proves problematic for large national chains
Individual restaurant contact information can be found on MarketMaker.
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Wholesale
This section provides supplier information about various wholesale organization within the Midwest. This section provides supplier information about various wholesale organization within the Midwest. Additional Wholesale contacts can be found at MarketMaker.
Aramark
Vendor FAQ
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
ARAMARK reviews every preferred vendor request. To inquire about becoming a preferred vendor with ARAMARK please put your request in an email and send to submitproduct@aramark.com. If ARAMARK is interested in working with your company, someone will contact you.
Chef’s Collaborative
About Chef’s Collaborative
Chef’s Collaborative Membership
Contacts:
Chefs Collaborative
89 South St., lower level
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-236-5200
Fax: 617-236-5272
ChefsCollaborative@chefscollaborative.org
Compass Group
Prospective Supplier Information
New Vendor Form
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Compass Group North America
2400 Yorkmont Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704-328-4000
Dierbergs
Dierbergs’ Website
Contacts:
Dierbergs Markets, Inc.
16690 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 636-532-8884
Dutch Valley Foods
Bulk Food and Safety Traceability
Sales and Service Policy
Contacts:
Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc.
PO Box 465
7615 Lancaster Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
Phone: 717-933-4191
Toll Free: 800-733-4191
Fax: 717-933-5466
Get Fresh Produce
Vendor Website
Vendor Certification
Produce Traceability Initiative
Food Security Programs
Contacts:
Kristen Esposito
1441 Brewster Creek Blvd
Bartlett, IL 60103
Fax: 630.665.3391 (attention: Kristen Esposito)
Email: kesposito@getfreshproduce.com
Loffredo
Local Grower Information
FAQ
Contacts:
Phone: 800-383-3367
Contact Loffredo
McCain
Supplier Form
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Diversity at McCain
McCain Foods USA
2275 Cabot Drive
Lisle, Illinois, 60532-3653
1.800.955.0400
Mr. Checkout Distributors
Supplier Membership
Contacts:
Bob Goldstein / East Coast 800-367-0076 or bob@mrcheckout.net
Dirk Nieuwenhuis / West Coast 209-574-0440 dirk@mrcheckout.net
Produce Alliance
About Produce Alliance
Contacts:
Procurement, Chicago
100 Lexington Drive
Suite 201
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: 847-808-3030
Fax: 847-808-3246
More Contact Info
Sunfarm
About Sunfarm
Contacts:
Sunfarm Food Service
84 - 86 Produce Row
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314 241-1288
Fax: 314 241-9465
Corporate Team Contacts
Sysco
Supplier Partnerships Website
Supplier Compliance Manual
Supplier Interest Form
Supplier Diversity
Contacts:
Sysco Central Illinois, Inc.
1 Sysco Drive
P.O. Box 620
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217.735.7700
Sysco Chicago, Inc.
250 Wieboldt Drive
Des Plaines, IL, 60016-3192
Phone: 847-699-5400
Fax: 847-298-3048
Testa Produce, Inc.
Local Produce
Contact Form
US Foodservice
Locations
Supplier Information
Online Ordering System
Contacts:
U.S. Foodservice, Inc.
9399 West Higgins Road
Suite 500
Rosemont, IL 60018
847.720.8000
newsupplier.contact@usfood.com
Valley Food Service
Website
Procurement Service
Contacts:
P.O. Box 5454
Jackson, MS 39288-5454
1-800-541-3805
Whitsons Culinary Group
About Whitsons
Contacts:
Contact Information
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Processors
This section provides information about various processoes within Illinois and the Midwest. This section provides supplier information about various wholesale organization within the Midwest. Additional Wholesale contacts can be found at MarketMaker.
LOCAL PROCESSORS
Central Illinois Processing
Located in Arthur, IL
Website
Contacts:
Phone: 217-543-2937
For information about local processors, please visit the University of Illinois MarketMakter webpage.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROCESSORS
Allen Brothers
Website
Contacts:
Phone: 1-800-852-2205
Campbell’s Soup Company (Includes approximately 6 U.S. Brands)
Supplier Registration
Supply Base Requirements and Expectations Manual
U.S. Purchase Terms
Supplier Diversity
Supplier Diversity Contacts:
NASUPPLIER_DIVERSITY@CampbellSoup.com
Phone: 856-342-8541
Fax: 856-342-3759
ConAgra Foods (Approximately 50 brands)
Supplier Information
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Diversity
Dansico
Sustainability Guidelines for Suppliers
Dean Foods (Includes National and Regional Brands)
Registration Instructions
Supplier Registration
Registration FAQ
Del Monte Food (Includes 17 brands)
Supplier Relations
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Supplier Diversity
Contacts: Del Monte Foods, Supplier Diversity Program
375 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
SupplierDiversity@delmonte.com
Phone: 412-222-8874
DuPont
Supplier Center
Supplier Registration
Supplier Diversity
General Mills (Includes approximately 43 brands)
Sourcing Website
Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Diversity
Griffith
For information on becoming a supplier, please contact the nearest Griffith Laboratories location or contact our corporate headquarters:
Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc.
1 Griffith Center
Alsip, Illinois 60803
Phone: 1-800-346-9494
Fax: 708-389-4055
Hormel Foods (Includes 14 brands)
Vendor Portal : https://suppliers.hormelfoods.com/vendinq/login.html
Kraft (Includes close to 74 brands)
Direct Supplier Corporate Responsibility Expectations
Supplier management portal
Supplier Diversity
Nestle (Includes approximately 52 brands)
Supplier Diversity Website
Supplier Website
Contacts:
Supplier Diversity Program
Nestlé Business Services North America
800 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: 818-549-6000
Fax: 818-553-3547
E-mail: supplierdiversity@us.nestle.com
Organic Valley
Company Website
Beef Pool Information
Beef Pool - Farm Requirements
Pork Pool Information
Poultry/Broiler Pool Information
Contacts:
Farmer Hotline: 1-888-809-9297
Email membershipservices@organicvalley.coop
PepsiCo (Includes all Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay, Tropicana, Quaker, and Gatorade Brands)
New Vendor Form
Supplier Diversity
Supplier Code of Conduct
Safeway (Includes 10 brands)
Supplier Central
Vendor Delivery Compliance
Supplier Handbook
Electronic Data
Supplier Forms
Supplier Diversity
Sara Lee (Includes 68 brands)
Purchase Terms for North America
Supplier Diversity
Supplier Diversity Registration
Contact:
Cherryl Hamilton
global.procurement@saralee.com
Smuckers (Includes 30 national brands)
Prospective Suppliers
Supplier Relationship and Sustainability Guidelines
Tyson
Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Registration
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Cattle Terms and Conditions
Supplier Diversity Contacts:
supplier.diversity@tyson.com
Supplier Diversity Program
Tyson Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 2020
Springdale, AR 72765
CP351
Unilever (Includes 8 food brands, as well as personal care and home care brands)
Supplier Website
Supplier Code
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Institutions
SELLING TO K-12 SCHOOLS
Selling Produce to IL Board of Education : Board of Education Procurement information
Schools/Child Nutrition USDA Foods Programs: Policy and resources available for the administration of the USDA's Schools/Child Nutrition (CN) Commodity Programs.
- Eligibility to sell to schools and child nutrition programs.
- Policies and Regulations associated with this program
- Frequently asked questions
- To apply to the program, contact one of the following:
- NSLP, SFSP Contacts:
Jim Copp, Principal Consultant
Division of Nutrition Programs and Support Services
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
Tel: (217) 782-2491; Fax: (217) 524-6124
Email: jcopp@isbe.net
- CSFP Contact:
Penny Roth, MS, RD, LDN
Acting Chief, Bureau of Family Nutrition
Illinois Dept. of Human Services
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Tel: (217) 524-3354
Email: Penny.Roth@illinois.gov
OR Catherine.Wilhelm@illinois.gov
- TEFAP Contact:
Gerrah Caldwell, Manager
Office of Homeless Services and Supportive Housing
Division of Human Capital Development
400 Lawrence Avenue - Floor 2C
Springfield, IL 62762
Tel: (217) 782-1317; Fax: (217) 524-5800
Email: Gerrah.Caldwell@illinois.gov
OR Lila Jeffries, Program Coordinator, Email: Lila.Jeffries@illinois.gov
Various state institutions such, including correctional centers, institutions for the developmentally disabled, and schools, buy some food items themselves from local vendors, particularly fresh produce on a weekly basis. After producers get registered as certified SBSA vendors, they should contact the business offices of any State institutions in their area if they have produce to sell.
Because the State is responsible for sustaining the health and well-being of persons who are their wards, most state purchases require that food items be appropriately inspected or graded. For example, meat and eggs sold under contract must be USDA graded and stamped.
FOCUS Information for Schools & Institutions: The USDA Food Ordering and Customer Service (FOCUS) Team welcomes State Distributing Agencies that administer the Food Distribution Program for schools and institutions.
FARM TO SCHOOL
Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers.
Farm to School is broadly defined as a program that connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers. Since each Farm to School program is shaped by its unique community and region, the National Farm to School Network does not prescribe or impose a list of practices or products for the Farm to School approach.
Illinois Website
Contacts : Julia Govis, 773-288-0822, govisjulia@yahoo.com
SELLING TO USDA
A Step-by-Step Guide for New Vendors
- Visit the AMS Commodity Procurement Division website and review the various products purchased by the USDA for domestic food assistance programs. A link to product specifications is on this webpage.
- Questions regarding product specifications may be directed to: CP Division Administrative Operations Branch at 202-720-7693.
- Read the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements (PDF), and the Vendor Qualifications Requirements (PDF) document.
- Questions regarding these documents may be directed to the CP Division Contracting Branch at 202-720-4159.
- Download the Vendor Registration Form (PDF) , and send the completed form to AMS via e-mail. This form grants an applicant limited access to the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), but does not approve the applicant to participate in USDA purchases.
- An e-mail will be send to the applicant indicating that they need to set up an e-Authentication account with a user ID and password, and then complete registration in the WBSCM system. Level 1 access into e-Authentication allows the applicant to enter WBSCM and submit the necessary qualifications documentation.
Once the necessary documents are submitted, the Contracting Officer will approve or deny the applicant access to the bidding process. If approved, the new vendor is give a Corporate Vendor Administrator role and a Vendor Offer role, and may now submit bids. If the applicant is denied, the reason(s) for denial will be provided, and the applicant will need to correct the issue(s) before being granted access.
USDA Commodity Food Network
For vendors, food processors, or small business entrepreneurs that want to know how to sell fresh and processed products to USDA for distribution to eligible recipients participating in the USDA Food Distribution Programs.
To sell to the USDA: FNS's Food Distribution Division works closely with the following two USDA agencies that are responsible for purchasing commodities for the FNS Food Distribution Programs:
- The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which is responsible for purchasing Group A-Type products that include beef, fruits & vegetable, pork, fish, poultry & egg products
- AMS Commodity Procurement Division: AMS Commodity Procurement Division purchases a variety of food products in support of the National School Lunch program and other food assistance programs. These purchases also help to stabilize prices in agricultural commodity markets by balancing supply and demand.
- The Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Commodity Operations Office, which purchases dairy products and other domestic processed products such as bakery mix, crackers, cornmeal, flour, fortified cereal, macaroni & cheese, pasta products, peanut products, rice, shortening, & vegetable oils, etc.
Commodity Food Network Vendor Qualification and Bid Procedures: Information about the requirements for vendors and processors to sell products to USDA and the how they may register online via the USDA Domestic Electronic Bid Entry System (DEBES).
AMS Poultry Program: The mission of Poultry Programs is to facilitate the strategic marketing of products of the poultry and egg industries in domestic and international markets and, through various programs and services, promote a competitive and efficient marketplace that benefits U.S. producers and consumers.
AMS Livestock and Seed Commodity Procurement: Red Meat and Fish products are purchased by the Livestock and Seed Program's Commodity Procurement Branch.. which endeavors to provide high-quality products and customer service.
AMS Commodity Procurement : Purchases a variety of food products in support of the National School Lunch program and other food assistance programs.
SELLING TO THE ILLINOIS STATE INSTITUTIONS
The best way for farmers and producers to sell their products to state institutions is to get registered to receive notification of procurement opportunities that are posted on the
Illinois Procurement Bulletin. This site also contains lots of helpful information about
current contracts and
previous bids for eggs, meat, chicken, and other types of food.
Before selling, suppliers should follow these steps:
1. Register on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin (IPB)
Register to electronically receive email notifications and download postings from the Illinois Procurement Bulletin. Each employee of a company must individually register. Go to Illinois Procurement Bulletin Registration.
- Employees of companies can individually register on the IPB to electronically (via email) receive and download postings.
- Employees of companies can identify area(s) of commerce for their business, by selecting specific commodity/service class code(s) to receive e-mail for any procurement activity in their designated class code(s).
- Employees of companies can chose the type of postings to receive by indicating either Both, Solicitation Only, Notices Only or None.
- Employees will only receive e-mail notifications under the class code(s) they designate and the types of notifications selected.
2: Apply for Small and Diverse Business Programs
To apply for the Small Business Set-Aside Program (SBSP) and/or Business Enterprise Program (BEP) complete the following forms. You can participate in both programs if you meet each program’s requirements.
To apply for the Small Business Set-Aside Program (SBSP) and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) send above required forms and the required documentation per the Small & Diverse Business Application Form to the following address. To apply for certification in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) go to Step 3.
Send Small & Diverse Business Application Form & Federal Taxpayer W-9 Form and any required documentation for the SBSP To:
State of Illinois
Department of Central Management Services
Bureau of Strategic Sourcing
William G. Stratton Building/Room 516
401 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706
Call the Help Desk at 1-866-ILL-BUYS (1-866-455-2897) or e-mail webmaster@purchase.state.il.us
3. Apply for certification with the Business Enterprise Program
Complete the Recognition Certification Affidavit, if you are currently certified by one of the following entities:
To continue your annual BEP certification, complete the No Change Affidavit (NCA) Renewal Applicationt. Application For Authority To Transact Business In Illinois (Required if you are a non-Illinois company)
Send Step 3 forms for the Business Enterprise Program To:
Business Enterprise Program
100 W. Randolph
Suite 4-400
Chicago, IL 60601-3218
(312) 814-4190 or 800 356-9206
Need Help?
Source: http://www.sell2.illinois.gov/Registration_Certification.cfm
Various state institutions such, including correctional centers, institutions for the developmentally disabled, and schools, buy some food items themselves from local vendors, particularly fresh produce on a weekly basis. After producers get registered as certified SBSA vendors, they should contact the business offices of any State institutions in their area if they have produce to sell.
Because the State is responsible for sustaining the health and well-being of persons who are their wards, most state purchases require that food items be appropriately inspected or graded. For example, meat and eggs sold under contract must be USDA graded and stamped.
Illinois Procurement Legislation
There are two recent Public Acts of which all State vendors and their attorneys should be aware. We encourage you to read these Acts in their entirety.
Public Act 96-795 makes significant revisions to the Illinois Procurement Code and places new requirements on vendors and bidders. Public Act 95-971 establishes certain registration requirements and campaign contribution restrictions for State vendors and bidders. For further information please see the attached Fact Sheets "What all State vendors need to know about the new ethics requirements [PDF, 40KB]"and "What all State vendors need to know about the new procurement legislation". For vendor registration information and instruction, visit the State Board of Elections website or call 312-814-6440 or 217-782-4141.
Source: http://www.sell2.illinois.gov/laws_regulations/
SELLING TO ILLINOIS PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
Farm to College
Contact : Kristen Markley, Farm to College Program Manager: 570-658-2265, Kristen@foodsecurity.org
Procurement Bulletin : The Bulletin is a free online resource for vendors wishing to do business with the public universities in Illinois. Participating universities post notices for upcoming bids, requests for proposal, requests for information, solicitation documents, and awards.
Bulletin Resources:
Steps to sell to Universities:
All vendors who wish to bid on Illinois public university contracts must:
1. Be a legal entity authorized to do business in Illinois in conformance with the Illinois Secretary of State.
Vendor/Bidders may qualify to submit bids or proposals to state universities of Illinois only if they are a legal entity authorized to do business in Illinois prior to submitting the bid, offer or proposal. This applies to both in-state and out-of-state firms.
A Vendor/Bidder must be:
- a legal entity
- registered to conduct business in Illinois
- in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State
Specific information regarding compliance can be obtained from (30 ILCS 500/1.15.80, 20-43). Please contact the Illinois Secretary of State for additional information.
In-State Firms
Corporations (Corp); Limited Liability Companies (LLC); Limited Partnerships (LP); Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLP) - Please contact the Illinois Secretary of State for further information.
Sole Proprietorships - If the firm's name is the same as the sole proprietor's name, nothing is required.
All Out-of-State Firms - A foreign vendor is defined as any vendor who has not incorporated within the State of Illinois. A Guide for Qualifying Foreign Corporations, published by the Secretary of State, will answer your questions on how to qualify your Corporation/LLC to do business in Illinois. Please direct your questions to the Illinois Secretary of State.
2. Register with the Illinois State Board of Elections and obtain from them a certificate confirming your registration (applies if you do $50,000 worth of business annually, including the business you do with all state of Illinois agencies and the value of the current project that you are bidding).
Listed below are some of the critical requirements of the Public Act 095-0971, which apply to all types of vendors except for not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities. There are no exceptions for out-of-state or non-U.S. vendors.
If either of these conditions apply:
- You are submitting a bid or proposal exceeding $50,000 on any state university procurement solicitation, Or
- The bid or proposal you are submitting is less than $50,000 but the annual total value of all of your contracts and offers with all State agencies (including all current State contracts, the bid or proposal you are submitting, any other pending offers, and offers you previously submitted this year where you were not awarded a contract) exceeds $50,000,
You must take both of the following actions:
- Obtain a certificate of registration from the Illinois State Board of Elections. And
- Include a copy of the registration certificate with your bid or proposal.
If a bid or proposal from a vendor who is required to register with the Board of Elections is not accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate, the bid or proposal cannot be accepted by the state university. There is no grace period allowing for registration with the Board of Elections after bid opening.
Specific information on how to submit the registration certificate with a bid or proposal will be provided in each solicitation issued by a state university.
3. Hold a current Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Bidder Eligibility Number (IDHR numbers 89999-00-0 or lower expired on August 31, 1999).
More on bidder eligibility | IDHR site
Vendors must have a current Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Bidder Eligibility Number to be eligible for the award of public contracts.
To register or renew, you must file an Employer Report Form (PC-1) with the IDHR Chicago office:
a) Access and complete the Employer Report Form (PC-1) online.
b) Contact IDHR by Email at IDHR.PublicContract@illinois.gov or call IDHR at (312) 814-4335.
4. Register for an Illinois Public Higher Education Bulletin My Bulletin account if you wish to download solicitation documents, receive E-mail notifications of opportunities, and more.
The following requirements apply to only those vendors who meet the criteria 1-4
Source: http://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us/dsp_doingBusiness.cfm
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