A Proven Partner for State of Illinois
Responsive Food Sourcing & Cold-Chain Logistics for Illinois Agencies
A certified WBE/BEP Women's Business Enterprise supporting State of Illinois agencies with reliable food procurement, temperature-controlled transportation, and emergency distribution services, when reliability matters most.
Value Proposition to Illinois Agencies
Trusted by Illinois Agencies. Proven When It Matters Most.
As a specialized value-added reseller (VAR) focused on frozen proteins and canned goods, 2 Chics delivers measurable value to State of Illinois agencies through reliable cold-chain logistics, transportation coordination, and emergency food distribution support. Our experience includes transporting ground beef, pork, and prepared meals for institutional feeding programs across the state.
Less spoilage & product loss
Reduce food spoilage and product loss by an estimated 10 to 20% through reliable refrigerated transportation and temperature monitoring.
Lower freight costs
Cut freight costs through route optimization, consolidated shipments, and competitive refrigerated carrier sourcing.
Reliable delivery
Improve supply-chain reliability by reducing late deliveries and disruptions across agency programs.
Emergency & disaster response
Support emergency feeding operations and reduce delivery delays during floods, winter storms, pandemics, and other emergencies.
Less administrative time
Reduce internal logistics administration through centralized coordination of carriers, scheduling, tracking, and delivery management.
Certified WBE/BEP partner
Advance agency supplier-diversity goals with a certified WBE/BEP Women's Business Enterprise as your sourcing partner.
Operational Performance
Numbers Illinois programs can plan around
Estimated reduction in food spoilage and product loss with monitored cold chain
On-time delivery rate across coordinated refrigerated shipments
Illinois Department of Corrections facilities served across the state
State agency program types supported across Illinois
Capability Snapshot
Credentials at a glance
Primary NIGP Codes
- 962-86 Transportation of Goods, Shipping & Handling, Other Freight Services
- 380-75 Milk, All Types
- 390-85 Vegetables, Fresh, Organic & Non-GMO
- 390-21 Eggs, Fresh
- 393-06 Combination Meals & Entrees, Shelf Stable (incl. MRE)
Additional NIGP Codes
- 393-56 Grocers' Items: meal kits, preservatives, meal-prep items, etc.
- 375-15 Bread, Rolls, Brown & Serve
- 375-45 Doughnuts, Bagels, etc.
- 385-12 Cakes, Cookies, Dough, Pastries
- 385-54 Juices
- 393-43 Crackers & Cookies, Packaged
- 641-45 Food-Processing Paper: butcher, freezer, vegetable, etc.
Supplier Diversity
Certification Detail
- Certifying AgencyState of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion • Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- WBE NumberWBE2302693
- IPG NumberIPG-0680278
- BEP Number26046
Services to Illinois Agencies
From Source to Delivery: A Complete Supply Chain Partner.
From strategic sourcing through cross-docking and delivery coordination, 2 Chics strengthens Illinois feeding programs with reliable supply chain solutions designed for consistency, efficiency, and mission success.
Strategic Sourcing
Frozen proteins, canned goods, shelf-stable foods, dairy, produce, and institutional food products.
Vendor-Managed Inventory
Inventory support that keeps agency facilities stocked without adding to your team's workload.
Risk Management
Supply-chain risk management and contingency planning for pricing volatility and disruption.
Emergency Procurement
Emergency food procurement and disaster-response support when timelines compress.
Cold-Chain Management
Refrigerated, temperature-monitored transportation to protect product freshness end to end.
LTL & FTL Transport
Less-than-truckload and full-truckload refrigerated capacity across Illinois.
Cross-Dock & Consolidation
Cross-docking and consolidation services that cut freight cost and handling time.
Distribution Coordination
Distribution-center coordination, delivery scheduling, and logistics management.
Institutional Feeding
Food-program support for institutional and agency feeding operations at scale.
Supplier Diversity Support
WBE participation that helps agency programs meet inclusion and spend targets.
Commodity Purchasing
Commodity purchasing support with vetted market access and competitive sourcing.
Warehousing & Inventory
Warehousing and inventory management coordinated to program specifications.
We Handle The Hard Part
You focus on your mission. We manage your food supply chain.
At 2 Chics Logistics, we work behind the scenes to coordinate suppliers, transportation, scheduling, and quality assurance, ensuring every shipment arrives accurately and on time. By serving as your single point of accountability, we simplify the supply chain so you can stay focused on serving your customers with confidence, knowing your food operations are running seamlessly in the background.
State of Illinois Clients Served
Supporting the agencies that keep Illinois running
From corrections and human services to public health and emergency management, 2 Chics coordinates food sourcing and cold-chain distribution for the agencies that keep Illinois running.
Corrections
Illinois Department of Corrections
Human Services
Illinois Department of Human Services
Public Health
Illinois Department of Public Health
Emergency Management
Illinois Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security
Veterans' Affairs
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Education
Illinois State Board of Education
Certified
Past Performance
A Proven Record of Success Supporting the State of Illinois
- Illinois Dept. of Corrections (2023 to present)
- Institutional feeding & food-program support
- Refrigerated LTL & FTL distribution statewide
- Emergency & disaster food response
From correctional facilities to statewide feeding programs, our refrigerated network keeps essential food moving, with temperature-controlled trucking that protects freshness and a coordination team that never lets a shipment slip.
How to Purchase Our Services
Contract vehicles for Illinois agencies
Illinois agencies and cooperative buyers can engage 2 Chics through the procurement path that fits your process.
Contracts & Bids
- Statewide Master Contracts
- Agency-Specific Contracts
- Competitive Sealed Bids (IFB)
- Requests for Proposals (RFP)
- Emergency Procurements
Direct & Small Purchase
- Small Purchases
- Purchase Orders
- Procurement Cards (P-Cards)
- Local Government Contracts
- University Purchasing Agreements
Cooperative & Joint
- Cooperative Purchasing Agreements
- Joint Purchasing Programs
- Illinois Procurement Bulletin
- Central Management Services
Cooperatives & Teaming
- Sourcewell
- OMNIA Partners
- Subcontracts under Prime Contractors
Cooperative Purchasing Programs
Next Steps
Let's start with a trial order or a free quote
Partner with a certified sourcing team Illinois agencies can count on. Reach out and we'll respond fast.
Managing Partners
Christina Rebhan
Natasha Carmody
Location
12 Wolf Creek Drive, Suite 100
Swansea, Illinois 62226
2 Chics Logistics, LLC is a certified WBE/BEP Women's Business Enterprise. Performance figures reflect operational experience and estimates; actual results vary by program and conditions.