MDOC: IBC Food Tray Purchase

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is soliciting food tray replacements for the Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility through a Notice of Intent to Negotiate single-source procurement. The procurement targets a two-piece food service system specifically designed for prisoners housed at security levels 4 and 5, consisting of a server tray and cover capable of maintaining both hot and cold food retention. The tray system must feature precise dimensions (server tray: 1.8" height by 13.4" width by 20.6" length; cover: 2.6" height by 13.4" width by 20.6" length; combined nested height: 4.2") and include five cavities configured as two large and two small rectangular compartments plus a beverage section and utensil storage, all constructed from polypropylene with fully foamed polypropylene insulation and NSF/ANSI 2 certification. The intended single source for this procurement is Aladdin Temp-Rite LLC of Hendersonville, Tennessee, which claims to be the sole manufacturer of the Skandia food tray meeting these specifications. Prospective alternative bidders must submit questions by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern, with responses and proposals due by May 19, 2026. The point of contact for this solicitation is Erin D. O'Neil, Solicitation Manager, at 517-241-3433 or OneilE2@michigan.gov. The award will be issued as a Purchase Order to a single provider.

The procurement notice does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types, nor does it identify alternative vendors or current contractors for this item. The document does not detail any existing infrastructure or technology requirements requiring integration with the new food tray system. No budget range, contract value, contract term, renewal options, or funding source information is provided in the available procurement documentation, limiting visibility into the financial scope and duration of this acquisition.