IDOC - Hard Compartment Food Containers, Lids and Trays-Stateville

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of hard compartment food containers, lids, and trays for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Dietary programs at the Stateville facility. The procurement includes 3,000 six-compartment copolymer food trays with lids for the National Research Council (NRC) Dietary program, as well as 960 flat trays for the Stateville Dietary program. The trays must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the Detailed Tray Specs document, including requirements for clear or amber color, durability, stackability, microwave and dishwasher safety, and compliance with FDA food contact regulations. Bids are due by 2:00 pm CST on May 15, 2018 and must be submitted by email. The contract will begin upon final signature of both parties and end on July 31, 2018, with the vendor responsible for delivering the trays and lids to the IDOC facility's warehouse receiving dock by that date. Payment terms are net 30 days in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is not specified, but the procurement is for a defined quantity of trays and lids to be delivered to the IDOC Stateville facility.