Dishwashing Products - A Raw Chemical Material

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft), is requesting bids for raw chemical formulations to manufacture dishwashing products and related services for approximately 68 correctional facilities statewide under IFB #0426, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope requires the vendor to supply super-concentrate chemical formulations that will 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. The vendor must provide technical support and laboratory services, regular servicing of dispensing equipment, and emergency servicing of automatic dishwashing equipment. All formulations must be compatible with existing production equipment in the Soap Shop at the time of bid opening; prospective vendors may be required to conduct on-site visits to confirm equipment compatibility. Finished products must be concentrated liquids designed for automatic dilution, with specified ranges for opacity (clear to translucent), specific gravity (1.0 to 1.5 depending on product type), viscosity (water-thin to 700 cps), and pH greater than 12.5 for applicable products. The estimated equipment to be serviced includes approximately 138 automatic dishwashers, 150 hand pot and pan washing stations, and 70 degreaser dilution control systems, though actual quantities may vary.

The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with renewal options. Pricing shall include delivery FOB to Washington Correctional Facility, with minimum order quantities designated by bidders. Bidders 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. Direct inquiries to Melissa Jones, Contract Management Specialist I. Physical bids must be submitted to the Division of Correctional Industries at 550 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204-2802.