IDOC - statewide - 5-GAL milk bladders - carh

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a vendor(s) to supply 2% milk in five (5) gallon bladders to be delivered weekly to various correctional facilities across the state. The contract will have an initial term of 5 years, with the total term not to exceed 10 years. IDOC is providing an estimated weekly usage chart for the different regions and facilities, and the pricing for this contract is estimated, not firm, with the potential for prompt payment discounts. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by June 25, 2024.

This solicitation is open to vendors of various business types and ownership structures, including small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. While it is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside, the contract does contain participation goals for certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Business Program (VBP) subcontractors. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal dollars, and an incumbent vendor may currently provide these services, though they are not named. The value or budget range for this contract is not specified.