IDOC Hill C. C. Small Purchase - Equipment Dietary Food Cart (MDS)

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking bids for the procurement of Dietary Food Delivery Carts for the Hill Correctional Center in Kendall County. The contract is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 and will replace the existing food carts used to transport meals to incarcerated individuals. The BOA specifies the procurement of 4 units, with a delivery deadline of June 30, 2023, and a contract term ending on the same date. Bids are due by April 3, 2023, at 10:00 am and must be valid for 120 days. The equipment specifications, pricing requirements, delivery instructions, and the agency's right to award in part or whole are detailed in the BOA. Vendors are also required to adhere to COVID-19 protection protocols per the Governor's Executive Orders, and the contract will be funded through the State's fiscal year 2023 appropriation.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors; however, no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. Similarly, no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The BOA does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, but the procurement is limited to $50,000 as it is a Basic Ordering Agreement.