Hill ICI -Ascorbic Acid

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of 1,900 lbs of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) through Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI). The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a term from the date of the last signature through June 30, 2021. The ascorbic acid must meet specific requirements, including USP and FCC standards, and be delivered to the Hill Correctional Center. Pricing must be per the 55.115 lb bag unit of measure, with delivery required to be FOB destination with all transportation and handling included. The vendor must be compliant with the required certifications in the Illinois Procurement Gateway. The contract opportunity was posted on March 19, 2021, with a due date of March 24, 2021.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The BOA agreement does not provide a listed award value, but the procurement is for a one-time purchase of 1,900 lbs of ascorbic acid. There is no information provided about an existing budget range for this contract opportunity.