IDOC - Insulated Tray Delivery Carts - Statewide

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for insulated tray delivery carts to be used in correctional facilities statewide. The IDOC is seeking to procure 236 commercial-grade, environmentally responsible insulated tray delivery carts that can accommodate trays up to 14.25" x 11.5" in size and fit through 30" interior doorways. The carts must meet specific security requirements for use in correctional settings. Bids will be evaluated based on price, responsibility, and responsiveness, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid is due by January 26, 2024, and the IDOC may renew the resulting contract for up to 10 years. Pricing must be submitted on a per unit basis with no additional expenses allowed.

This solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside, meaning only qualified small business vendors registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) can submit bids. Vendors must disclose any lobbyists or agents employed, list current or pending state contracts, and provide taxpayer identification and other general business information. Funding for this procurement may include federal funds, and prompt payment requirements will apply. The IDOC has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or existing technologies that may need to be integrated.