IFB 2825 FIVE-GALLON HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE OPEN HEAD PAILS w LIDS Q&A Submissions Purchasing Memorandum 12-29-2025.pdf
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This is a Purchasing Memorandum and Q&A Submissions document issued by the New York Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft) for Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 2825 regarding the procurement of five-gallon high density polyethylene open head pails with lids. The pails will be used to store and ship liquid products manufactured at the Washington Correctional Facility's Industry Warehouse in Comstock, NY. Bids are due by the opening date of January 7, 2026, with the contract period running from February 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, and including renewal options. The referenced specification item is the Letica 5-Gallon Round Pail (5UND) in natural color with an attached plastic handle, though similar items meeting the specifications will be considered. A critical specification clarification addresses that pails with metal handles are not acceptable; the pails must have plastic handles with no metal components on either the handle or lid. Inquiries should be directed to Melissa Jones, Contract Management Specialist I, at (518) 408-4770 or Melissa.jones@doccs.ny.gov.
The memorandum indicates that this procurement was previously included in IFB No. 25002 (Various Plastic Containers), and prospective bidders are directed to the NYS Contract Reporter to review prior bid results. The previous incumbent contractor was identified as Black Crd, LLC dba Wldnet, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB). No specific SDVOB, Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contracting goals are established for this procurement, with all goals set at 0.00%. No specific pricing information, total quantity requirements, or funding sources are detailed in this purchasing memorandum document.
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Division of Correctional Industries, 550 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204-2802 │(800) 436-6321│ corcraft.ny.gov
PURCHASING MEMORANDUM
Invitation for Bids
DATE: December 29, 2025
PLEASE ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Melissa Jones, Contract Management Specialist I Telephone: (518) 408-4770
E-Mail: Melissa.jones@doccs.ny.gov
IFB NO.: 2825
COMMODITY: FIVE-GALLON HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE OPEN HEAD PAILS w/ LIDS
BID OPENING: January 7, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD: February 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, w/renewal options
SUBJECT: Bidders Q&A Submission
TO: All Prospective Bidders
Q1) MAKE AND MODEL REFERENCE: LETICA 5-Gallon Round Pail (5UND) with attached plastic handle, Natural Color. Referenced item is for description only and not intended to be restrictive, a similar item meeting the specifications will be considered. Pails with metal handles will NOT be considered.
It seems that the brand referenced has a metal handle with a plastic grip. Is this what you mean when you requested a plastic handle? Is a metal handle with a plastic grip acceptable?
A1) No there cannot be any metal with the handle or lid.
Q2) Our company is interested in Bid IFB# 2825 FIVE-GALLON HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE OPEN
HEAD PAILS w/ LIDS.
I am writing to know the previous winning bid price for the products.
A1) This item was included in a previous IFB (IFB#25002 – Various Plastic Containers) Please visit NYS Contract Reporter to review bid results.
This Purchasing Memorandum is to be signed, submitted, and made a part of your bid. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Designated Contact listed on top of this memorandum .
VENDOR: ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: __________________________________________
DATE: ______________________________
mailto:Melissa.jones@doccs.ny.gov
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