IRCC-ICI Shortening RWH

The state of Illinois is seeking bids for the supply of donut fry shortening for the Illinois River Correctional Center Bakery. The required shortening must meet specific nutritional and quality requirements, including being shipped in 50 pound boxes and containing no animal fat. The minimum order is 10,800 pounds. Bids must be submitted electronically, by email, or by mail, and will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The contract term is from the date of final signature through June 30, 2022, and the pricing for the shortening is specified as a per unit cost. The procurement process is being conducted through the state's BidBuy procurement system, with a due date of August 16, 2021.

The procurement is open to any qualified vendor, and the state has not disclosed any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state may conduct background checks on the vendor's personnel, and the vendor must be compliant with all required state certifications, including forms related to the Illinois Procurement Gateway. The state has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor have they disclosed a budget range or estimated award value for this contract opportunity.