Religious Diet Items

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure specialty religious diet items through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Passover and halal dietary requirements. The procurement specifically calls for 60 cases of Manischewitz Passover Matzah Crackers, 72 cases of Handmade Round Shmura Matzos, 85 cases of Kosher for Passover grape juice, and 400 cases of Halal-certified dried pitted dates. Bids are due on December 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with a required delivery date of March 15, 2025. The contract will be executed on an F.O.B. destination basis, with all transportation and handling costs included in the bid price. Partial orders will not be accepted, and the Department reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. The contract term will run from the signature date through June 30, 2025, and vendors are strongly encouraged to submit bids through the BidBuy system.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement follows standard State of Illinois terms and conditions that include provisions for minority contractors. The standard terms require a $15 fee for minority contractors awarded contracts over $1,000 and include comprehensive compliance requirements such as maintaining books and records for 3-5 years. The contract is funded from state sources for fiscal year 2025, with a potential award value under $50,000. Vendors must meet rigorous requirements, including carrying $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance, auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation. The State reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and the contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly. Vendors should be prepared to comply with detailed standard terms including invoicing requirements, warranty terms, and potential contract termination provisions.