IDOC - statewide - bulk milk - 5-gallon bladders

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 IDOC facilities located across the state. The initial contract term is five (5) years, with the potential for up to ten (10) years total including renewals. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, and the pricing will be subject to an economic price adjustment provision allowing for annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for milk. The solicitation indicates a bid submission deadline of July 26, 2024. The contract is not subject to small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements, and funding will come from the IDOC's appropriated budget, with the total payments under the contract not to exceed the maximum amount stated without a formal amendment.

The state and local contract opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions in Illinois, including Will County and the City of Joliet. Vendors must fulfill administrative and compliance requirements such as providing taxpayer identification information, business and directory details, certifications, and financial disclosures. Vendors bidding on this contract will also be required to demonstrate the utilization of minority, women, and disabled-owned business enterprises (BEP/VBP) in fulfilling the contract, either through self-performance or subcontracting, or by documenting good faith efforts to do so. The contract has an annual value over $100,000, which would require additional financial reporting from for-profit vendors.