# Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-CENTO-B-53645

Emergency Extension for Certified Halal Meals for Illinois Department of Corrections

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-426DOC-CENTO-B-53645
**NAICS:** 311999

This emergency contract extension ensures continued supply of certified halal meals for individuals in custody at Illinois Department of Corrections facilities.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Corrections Division, Fiscal Office
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Performance Food Group dba Vistar (vendor responsible for meal supply)
- Products Requested:
  - 47,688 cases of certified prepackaged halal meals
  - Seven menu items:
    - Scrambled Eggs and Pancake
    - Lubiah Stew
    - Biryani Chicken
    - Chicken Thigh with Rice and Onion
    - Italian Chicken Rice Lentil
    - Lentil Stew with Lamb
    - Chicken Thighs with Tandoori
- Notable Requirements:
  - Meals must be certified halal to meet religious dietary needs
  - Extension is due to delays in competitive solicitation for a new contract
  - No specific part numbers provided; scope remains unchanged from original contract
  - Estimated contract value is $1,600,000
  - Extension ensures uninterrupted meal supply until new contract is awarded

### Description

This notice is for an emergency extension of a contract to supply certified halal meals to the Department of Corrections. The extension is necessary due to unforeseen delays in the competitive solicitation process for a long-term contract. The vendor provides prepackaged halal meals to meet the religious dietary requirements of individuals in custody. The emergency extension ensures uninterrupted meal supply until the new contract is awarded and implemented.

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