IDOC - FS - special meal - beef bratwurst and buns - carh

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure All Beef Bratwurst and Fresh, never frozen, Hotdog Buns for a Special Meal for all Individuals in Custody and for all IDOC Employees. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process with a bid due date of July 31, 2023. The resulting contract will have an initial term of 6 months, with a total term not to exceed 10 years, including renewals and extensions. The IFB includes pricing instructions, with the total payments not to exceed a maximum amount to be determined. It also includes provisions for small business set-asides, minority contractor initiatives, and preferences for domestic products. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy system by the specified due date, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 2% for the value of the contract. Bidders must identify BEP certified vendors they will utilize to meet the goal or provide documentation of their good faith efforts to do so. The procurement also requires vendors to have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and provide their State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and expiration date. Additionally, vendors must certify they are not barred from contracting with the state and disclose any lobbyists or agents assisting with the bid, as well as any current or pending contracts with the state. The budget or award value for this procurement is not specified in the provided documents.