Emergency Notice - Statewide - Idoc - Commissary Items - Vis

Background
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is issuing an emergency notice for the procurement of commissary items to support individuals in custody and correctional facility employees. This procurement is critical to prevent or minimize serious disruptions in essential state services that affect health, safety, or the collection of substantial state revenues.

Work Details
Performance Food Group, doing business as Vistar, will provide approved commissary items necessary for the continued sales of food, clothing, health/beauty products, sundries, and electronics. The vendor's ability to supply these items is crucial for maintaining operations within the IDOC.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on May 25, 2025, and conclude on August 22, 2025.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at various Illinois Department of Corrections facilities across the state.

Bidder Requirements
While there are no specific set-aside certifications mentioned for this emergency procurement, the agency has made efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). However, due to the short-term nature of current purchasing cycles and fluctuating product availability, it has been challenging for vendors to secure reliable supply chains or establish partnerships with BEP certified businesses.