DOC - WICC - Bakery Mixes Feb. . - JRS

The contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Corrections to procure a variety of bakery mixes and related products for correctional facilities across the state. The scope of the contract includes over 100 line items for bread, rolls, and pastries, with estimated annual quantities ranging from the thousands to tens of thousands of units. Bids are due by January 11, 2021, with a contract term of one year and up to four one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on February 15th, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Pricing must remain firm for the duration of the contract.

The contract includes a 15% set-aside for small and disadvantaged businesses. The current incumbent is ABC Bakery, which has held the contract for the past two years. Funding for the contract will be provided through the Department of Corrections' operational budget, with an estimated annual value of $1.2 million. Additionally, the state has a separate Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Comwell for the purchase of various food mixes and related products, including biscuit mix, brownie mix, cake mixes, and frosting mixes, with a contract term beginning upon execution and ending on June 30, 2021.