Religious Diet Items

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure specialty religious diet items for Passover through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a total value under $50,000. The procurement specifically requires vendors to supply Kosher and Halal food items, including 60 cases of Manischewitz Passover Matzah Crackers, 72 cases of Handmade Round Shmura Matzos, 85 cases of Kosher Passover Grape Juice (8oz bottles, 24/case), and 400 cases of Halal-certified Dried Pitted Dates (8oz bags, 12/case). The bid is due on January 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST, with required delivery by March 15, 2025. The contract term will run from the date of signature through June 30, 2025, with F.O.B. destination pricing that includes all transportation and handling costs. IDOC reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution, and will not accept partial orders. The agency can award the bid in whole or in part, with payment processed in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act and funded through state appropriations using account code 001-42609-1300-0000.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, vendors must comply with standard Illinois state procurement requirements, including maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, with potential funding percentages specified in award notices. Contractors will be required to maintain books and records for 3 years (5 years if federal funds are involved) and are subject to audit requirements. A $15 fee applies for Minority Contractor Initiative contracts over $1,000, suggesting potential opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract value is under $50,000, with specific line-item quantities providing clear guidance on expected procurement volumes. Vendors should be prepared to meet strict documentation and compliance standards outlined in the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, version 23.2.