DOC - WICC - Bakery Mixes April -JRS

The state of Illinois is seeking proposals for the procurement of various bakery mixes and ingredients to be delivered to the Western Illinois Correctional Center. The solicitation includes a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) that lists the specific items and quantities, such as 2,500 bags of biscuit mix, 2,000 bags of brownie mix, and 60 bags of cinnamon streusel cake mix. The contract term is from the date of final signature through June 30, 2022, with the possibility of renewal. Proposals must be submitted by April 15th, and the award is expected to be made by May 1st. The agency will accept both fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee proposals, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 5th.

The solicitation encourages small and minority-owned businesses to submit proposals, and the current incumbent provider is listed as Comwell. Funding for the contract will come from the agency's fiscal year 2022 budget, though the specific budget amount is not provided. The vendor will be required to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, including vaccination and testing requirements for those entering the correctional facility. The contract will be awarded through a small purchase procurement method, and no subcontractors are disclosed.