IDOC - statewide - go - insulated food trays with lids - carh

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring 35,000 insulated 6-compartment food trays and 35,000 insulated tray lids to be delivered statewide. This one-time contract, with a total term not to exceed 10 years, aims to reduce the use of Styrofoam containers in IDOC facilities. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), with the contract awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by February 22, 2024. The contract will commence upon final signature through July 31, 2024, and the pricing is firm with no allowance for expenses.

This solicitation is set aside for Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registered small businesses only. The IDOC will deduct a $15 fee from the first payment to the awarded vendor to cover the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. Vendors who hire qualified veterans and ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. Funding for this contract may be partially or fully from federal sources. The previous contract was awarded to Industrial Supply Consultants Inc. for $701,750 over an initial 4-month term, with 10 unsuccessful bids received.