IDOC VIE Fresh Produce KMS

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring fresh fruits and vegetables for the Vienna Correctional Center through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract is for a one-year term, with deliveries required on a weekly basis. The RFQ seeks vendors to provide a variety of produce items, such as cabbage, apples, bananas, potatoes, oranges, onions, and tomatoes, in specified weekly and total quantities. Pricing will be based on the USDA Market News Chicago Terminal Market Report, with the vendor providing a price differential for each commodity. Vendors must submit their bids by June 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and a bidder's conference/site visit is required. The contract is contingent on the availability of funds, and there are no set-asides identified.

The procurement does not provide any information on set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range for this contract is not disclosed in the provided documents.