SOAP PELLETS

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Division of Correctional Industries (Corcraft) is seeking to procure soap pellets for the Washington Correctional Facility through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1825. The procurement involves approximately 864,000 pounds of soap pellets annually, manufactured from 85% beef tallow and 15% vegetable oil fatty acids, with strict specifications regarding physical and chemical characteristics. Deliverables must meet precise requirements, including specific color, pH, moisture content, and composition standards, with bidders required to provide a certificate confirming fatty acid origins and a Certificate of Analysis for each delivery. The bid opening is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with sample submissions due by August 22, 2025. The contract term will span from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2030, with delivery requirements including a minimum order of one truckload (approximately 45,000 pounds) and a 14-calendar day delivery window. Pricing includes potential quarterly adjustments based on tallow and coconut oil market prices, with no increases permitted during the first three months and a maximum 10% adjustment per period.

The contract does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Minority Owned, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Owned sub-contracting goals all set at 0%. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with a previous contract awarded to Clean Products, LLC within the past five years. The solicitation covers all New York State counties, with the delivery location specified as the Washington Correctional Facility, Division of Industry (Corcraft) / Industry Warehouse in Comstock, NY. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual procurement volume of 864,000 pounds suggests a significant contract value. The bid emphasizes compliance with state requirements, including equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment prevention policies. Bidders must carefully review and meet all specifications, including the critical requirement of providing documentation confirming that fatty acids are derived from beef tallow and not pork.