Notice of Intent to Award for ITN 260000000033

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proceeding with a Notice of Intent to Award for ITN 260000000033 (Kosher Kitchen Certification Services), with the award recommendation posted September 4, 2026 and a protest/objection period closing September 11, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement; the Department determined that Kosher Michigan LLC is the only contractor capable of providing the requested kosher certification services.

The ITN was originally posted July 27, 2026 with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026. No proposals were received by the published due date. Following this determination of non-responsiveness and the finding of sole-source capability, the Department of Corrections Procurement office recommended Kosher Michigan LLC for award pending State Administrative Board approval.

The scope is kosher kitchen certification services. No pricing information, contract term details, renewal options, or place of performance are specified in the award recommendation. Negotiations with the awarded contractor will commence following State Administrative Board approval. Questions regarding the ITN may be directed to Scott Kerstetter, Solicitation Manager, at kerstetters@michigan.gov or 517-335-0408.