IFB - IDOC Orange Juice

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of individual 4 oz. cartons of 100% Orange Juice to be delivered three times per week to all IDOC facilities statewide. The initial contract term is two (2) years, with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by the due date of January 25, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. Pricing must remain firm for the first year, with the option for one upward adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index thereafter. This solicitation includes a 9% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal and may be partially or fully funded with federal funds. Bidders must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and meet all stated requirements to be considered.

The contract award includes 9% BEP and Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization goals. A prior contract for 100% Orange Juice Concentrate in 4 oz. cartons was awarded to Advanced Commodities Inc. for a 2-year initial term with two 2-year renewal options, for a total potential contract value of $9,685,000. Three unsuccessful bidders were identified in the prior award. Failure to meet the contractual BEP/VBP commitments is considered a material breach of the contract that may result in termination or other remedies.