Memorandum B-48475 Amendment 2.doc

This document is a memorandum from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) regarding Amendment 2 for solicitation 25-426DOC-CENTO-B-48475 for Halal and Kosher Certified Hard Cooked Eggs. The amendment changes the bid opening date from September 3, 2025, to September 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, and updates several key sections including Supplies and Services Required, Milestones and Deliverables, Vendor/Staff Specifications, and Transportation and Delivery. The procurement seeks a vendor to supply approximately 273,000 precooked, individually packaged eggs monthly, with strict Halal and Kosher certification requirements.

The contract will have an initial term of one year, with a potential maximum total term of ten years. The state has established an aspirational goal of awarding at least 30% of the contract's total dollar amount to businesses certified as owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, with an additional 3% goal for service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses. Vendors must submit a Utilization Plan and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and auto liability insurance. The procurement is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds from the Illinois General Assembly, and vendors must complete mandatory disclosure requirements covering business ownership, financial interests, and potential conflicts of interest.