IDOC - Certified Kosher Passover Meals

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Certified Kosher Passover Meals to be distributed in its Correctional Facilities. The required meals must be certified Kosher for Passover and the RFQ specifies the meal types, quantities, and packaging details. Bids are due by March 21, 2022 at 11:00am CST and can be submitted via hand delivery, mail, fax, or email. An optional bidder's conference/site visit is available, but attendance is not mandatory. The contract term is for four months with no renewal options, and pricing details including the required format and a firm total contract value are provided.

The contract will be funded through State funds and payments will be subject to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract due to lack of funding or for convenience. The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide a specific award value or budget range.