Lincoln Bakery Mixes Oct FY21

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of various bakery mixes for the Lincoln Correctional Center, a state agency in Illinois. The requested items include 2,500 lbs of Brownie Mix, 500 lbs of Biscuit Mix, 2,000 lbs each of Orange Cake Mix and Yellow Cake Mix, and other assorted cake, frosting, pancake, and muffin mixes. Bids will only be accepted electronically via the BidBuy system or by email, with no manual paper submissions allowed. The contract period is from the date of execution through June 30, 2021, and the payment terms and conditions outline requirements for invoicing, late payments, prevailing wage laws, and federal funding sources. Vendors must be compliant with the required certifications, and subcontractors must be approved by the State.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is ComWell fka Human Service Center, and the contract value is not explicitly stated. The state has temporarily implemented new procurement procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring electronic submissions and public bid openings via video conferencing to limit personal contact and ensure the safety of state employees, vendors, and the public.