IDOC - Bread and Cookies - EMERGENCY - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is conducting an emergency procurement for loaves of white bread and cookies to distribute to its offender population due to a COVID-19 shutdown of the Illinois Correctional Industries Bakery. IDOC is mandated to provide reasonable sustenance for its offenders, and without these required food items, IDOC is subject to potential litigation and health and safety risks. This emergency procurement, titled "IDOC - Bread and Cookies - EMERGENCY - JTW", does not specify quantities, response dates, award dates, or contract term, as it is an urgent situation requiring a rapid solution. IDOC previously purchased these products through Illinois Correctional Industries, but that source is currently unavailable due to the pandemic.

This emergency procurement is being conducted by the state of Illinois. The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the solicitation does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation also does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.