IDOC - Statewide Bakery Products

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is soliciting bids for statewide bakery products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). IDOC is seeking a vendor to provide a variety of frozen bakery items, including chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, snickerdoodle cookies, cake donuts, and glazed donuts, to be used in its meal plans for individuals in custody and departmental employees throughout the state. The resulting contract will have an initial term of seven (7) years, with the total term not to exceed ten (10) years. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy system by July 26, 2024, and samples of proposed products must be provided prior to bid opening. The IFB outlines pricing terms, including provisions for economic price adjustments, and delivery requirements of F.O.B. Destination to multiple IDOC facility locations across Illinois with a $500 minimum order.

The contract opportunity includes a 2% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Vendors must complete the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form and the Vendor Disclosure form as part of their bid submission. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience, and the contract is subject to availability of appropriations. The IFB does not specify any incumbent vendors or contract values, but vendors are advised to review the full solicitation materials for comprehensive details on this opportunity.