IDOC Rebid Halal and Kosher Certified Hard Cooked Eggs

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks qualified vendors through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the rebid of Halal and Kosher Certified Hard Cooked Eggs under solicitation number 26-426DOC-CENTO-B-50033. The procurement requires dual-certified hard cooked eggs to accommodate the religious dietary needs of approximately 1,500 individuals in custody who observe halal and kosher restrictions. The vendor must supply 90,000 packs containing two eggs per pack monthly, with each religious diet participant receiving one pack daily. The eggs must maintain a shelf life exceeding 45 days from the date of delivery to Department of Corrections facilities, and the contractor must fulfill delivery within seven business days following receipt of a Purchase Order from individual correctional centers. The contract has an initial term of one year commencing upon the last dated signature of both parties. Bids are due by February 18, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system. The State will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, awarding the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. All bidders must submit required documentation including Vendor Disclosure forms, an Offer to the State of Illinois, a Contract document with subcontractor information if applicable, and a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan.

Vendors must comply with a 5 percent Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal for businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, and an aspirational goal of 30 percent total contract value to BEP-certified businesses, along with a 3 percent goal for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. Failure to submit a complete Utilization Plan with proof of good faith efforts renders the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection. All bidders must be registered with appropriate Illinois programs at the time bids are due and must affirmatively declare that products are manufactured in the United States unless exemptions apply under state law. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The document does not specify the previous incumbent vendor, current contract value, or estimated budget range for this rebid procurement. Delivery must be coordinated directly with individual IDOC Correctional Centers across 33 facilities throughout Illinois, with each facility imposing specific accessibility restrictions, notification requirements, and receiving procedures outlined in the solicitation's delivery information appendix. A $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee is required from any awarded bidder receiving a contract of $1,000 or more.