Ice for ASPC-Perryville, ASPC-Phoenix, ASPC-Tucson, & ASPC-Eyman

The Arizona Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to supply ice for multiple state prison facilities, specifically ASPC-Perryville, ASPC-Phoenix, ASPC-Tucson, and ASPC-Eyman. This procurement opportunity, identified by State Contract ID 669121cecebb8531290bc000, is soliciting bids for a consistent and reliable ice supply to support institutional operations. The contract appears to require regular ice deliveries to meet the hydration and cooling needs of correctional facilities, with potential specifications around volume, delivery frequency, and quality standards. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate capability to meet the state's ice supply requirements. The solicitation was posted on October 24, 2023, with proposals due by November 21, 2023, providing approximately 28 days for potential contractors to prepare and submit their responses.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, state contracts often include provisions for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement likely requires vendors to have established distribution networks, refrigeration capabilities, and the logistical infrastructure to consistently supply ice to multiple correctional facilities across different Arizona locations. Vendors will need to demonstrate robust food safety protocols, reliable transportation mechanisms, and the capacity to maintain ice quality during transit and storage. Though exact budget ranges are not specified, institutional ice supply contracts typically represent significant annual value, potentially ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the volume and frequency of deliveries required by the Arizona Department of Corrections. Prospective bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing structures, delivery schedules, and quality assurance documentation as part of their proposal.