IRCC-Bakery Donut Fry Shortening-1332-CNP

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections has posted a state contract opportunity for the procurement of donut fry shortening for the Illinois River Correctional Center Bakery. The Department is seeking bids for the delivery of 10,800 lbs of donut fry shortening in 50 lb cubed boxes to be delivered twice over a six-month period. Bids must be submitted by June 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM, and delivery must be made to the IRCC Bakery located in Canton, Illinois between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The contract has an initial term of six months with no renewal options, and the required product specifications include that the shortening must be poly bag lined, code dated, contain no animal fat, and meet certain nutritional requirements. Vendors are required to provide pricing in the format specified in BidBuy, and the total contract value is estimated, with no expenses allowed.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The state's Standard Terms and Conditions apply, which include requirements around assignment, subcontracting, record-keeping, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance, and warranties. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience, and the contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range is not specified.