ICI - Hill Milk and Juice Cartons - Electronic Responses Only

The provided documents detail a state and local contracting opportunity issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) for the provision of milk and juice cartons to the ICI - Hill Milk and Juice production facility. The contract has an initial term of 48 months, with no option to renew beyond a total term of 10 years. The requested products include 4 oz, 6 oz, and 8 oz milk cartons, with specific requirements for the container stock and physical properties. Bids are due on February 16, 2021 at 11:00 am CST, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest price. Pricing for the requested products shall be submitted on a per thousand delivered basis, and the total contract value is estimated, not firm.

This solicitation does not contain any small business set-aside, minority contractor, or veteran small business participation goals. The Notice of Award indicates that the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Tetra Pak, Inc., for a total award amount of $3,313,244.74. No other bidders are listed as being unsuccessful. The documents also include instructions and forms for vendors to register in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide certifications and disclosures required for responding to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).