Illinois BidBuy #26-426DOC-PONTI-B-51959

Illinois DOC solicits biodegradable 3-compartment trays for Pontiac Correctional Center

This opportunity involves the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) seeking biodegradable, disposable trays for use at the Pontiac Correctional Center. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) - Pontiac Correctional Center - Products Requested: - Biodegradable 3-compartment trays - Size: 9x9x3 inches - Material: Plant fiber (bagasse) - Color: White or natural - No PFAS or MFPP added - Recyclable, cut resistant, able to hold heated liquid without folding, bending, leaking, or becoming misshaped - Quantity: 2,200 cases per year for three years (200 trays per case) - Unique Requirements: - Strict environmental standards (no PFAS, no MFPP, recyclable) - 5% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal - Not a small business set-aside - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Pontiac Correctional Center, Livingston County, Illinois

Description

This solicitation is for biodegradable disposable trays for the Pontiac Correctional Center, focusing on environmentally friendly products. It includes three items, each consisting of 2,200 cases of 3-compartment trays for three consecutive years. The trays are made from plant fiber, are recyclable, cut resistant, and able to hold heated liquid without folding, bending, leaking, or becoming misshaped. The bid response deadline is May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The solicitation includes vendor disclosures, bid instructions, and other relevant documents.

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