T0741 Foods: Entrees, Frozen, Kosher, Halal, Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian for NJ Department of Corrections

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury - Division of Purchase and Property is conducting a procurement for the New Jersey Department of Corrections for a contract to provide various frozen food entrees, including kosher, halal, and ovo-lacto vegetarian options. The solicitation includes 18 individual price lines for items such as omelets, pancakes, lasagna, stuffed peppers, and other vegetarian meals. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the NJSTART procurement system by August 18, 2021. The state intends to make one award per individual price line, and the blanket purchase orders will have an estimated 3-year term. The solicitation provides detailed product specifications, packaging requirements, delivery terms, and estimated order quantities. Vendors must provide pricing, lead times, and product details on the state-supplied price sheet.

This procurement does not include any small business, disabled veteran-owned business, or subcontracting set-asides. The current T0741 contract is expiring, and this is a reprocurement of those products. No specific information is provided about incumbent vendors or the existing contract value. The solicitation indicates the state will consider price adjustments during the contract term if justified and documented, but does not provide any budget ranges or anticipated award values.