TDF Commissary Snack Variety FY23

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for the provision of a variety of individually packaged snack foods including cookies, trail mix, microwave popcorn, and hard candies for the Illinois Department of Corrections Commissary Stores. The contract will be awarded for Fiscal Year 2023, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Responses are due by September 23, 2022, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The vendor must provide the required certifications and disclosures, including an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number, disclosure of lobbyists or agents, and disclosure of any current or pending contracts with the State of Illinois. The vendor must also provide their taxpayer identification number. Vendors must adhere to the State's standard terms and conditions, as well as any applicable COVID-19 requirements issued by the Governor.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The pricing terms, funding source, and possible award values or budget ranges are also not disclosed in the provided information.