IRCC - ICI - Donut Fry Shortening - RWH

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for 43,200 lbs of donut fry shortening for the Illinois River Correctional Center. The shortening must be first run and meet baking industry standards and quality control requirements, and be fully adaptable to the facility's current baking procedures and equipment. Bids must be submitted through the BidBuy system by August 31, 2022 at 11:00 am CST. The contract has a one-year term with no renewal options specified. Pricing must be submitted in the format provided, and the total contract value is estimated. Attendance at a bidder's conference is not mandatory.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses, but no other preferences are indicated. The incumbent vendor is not disclosed. Funding for the contract is from the 0523 fund. Vendors must provide extensive certifications and disclosures, including their Illinois Department of Human Rights Public Contracts Number, business and financial information, and compliance with various state requirements. The contract value is not specified, but it appears to be a recurring procurement for the correctional facility.