IFB 0426 Dishwasahing Products Purchase Memorandum - Extended Due Date.pdf

This purchasing memorandum is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) update issued by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft), regarding raw chemical formulations for dishwashing products. The bid opening for IFB No. 0426 has been extended to Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The vendor must supply super-concentrate chemical formulations to be manufactured into five finished liquid products at Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock, New York: institutional dishwashing detergent, institutional dishwashing rinse aid formulated for plastic ware, descaling product, hand wash pot and pan cleaner, and food service grade degreaser. These formulations must be compatible with existing production equipment in the Soap Shop and may require on-site visits to confirm equipment compatibility. The products will serve approximately 68 correctional facilities statewide, with estimated equipment including approximately 138 automatic dishwashers, 150 hand pot and pan washing stations, and 70 degreaser dilution control systems. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with renewal options available.

Pricing shall include delivery FOB to Washington Correctional Facility, with minimum order quantities designated by bidders. Vendors must submit vendor responsibility questionnaires, certificates of insurance, workers' compensation and disability benefits documentation, and certifications related to sexual harassment prevention, minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise compliance. The vendor must provide technical support and laboratory services, regular servicing of dispensing equipment, and emergency servicing of automatic dishwashing equipment. All finished products must be concentrated liquids designed for automatic dilution with specific ranges for opacity, specific gravity, viscosity, and pH requirements. Inquiries should be directed to Melissa Jones, Contract Management Specialist I, at Melissa.jones@doccs.ny.gov. Physical bids must be submitted to the Division of Correctional Industries at 550 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204-2802.