Cook Chill Bags for Department of Correction

Solicitation 26PSX0151 is a procurement request by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for the furnishing and delivery of one-gallon and two-gallon cook-chill bags to support correctional food service operations. The contract is established for an initial term of five years, with the total duration including any extensions not to exceed five years. The estimated annual quantities are 75,000 units for one-gallon bags and 125,000 units for two-gallon bags. All goods must be standard new, BPA-free, and compliant with FDA CFR Title 21, meeting specific oxygen and water vapor transfer rate standards per ASTM F1927 and ASTM F1249. Deliveries are conducted on an F.O.B. Destination basis to locations specified by the Department of Correction, requiring forty-eight hours of advance notice. Pricing must remain firm for one year from the effective date, with annual adjustments permitted based on the U.S. Producer Price Index for Plastic Packaging Materials. The state retains the authority to inspect and accept goods at the destination. Special requirements include mandatory background checks and security clearances for any contractor personnel accessing Department of Correction facilities. Invoicing is handled electronically or via mail, with payments processed through ACH or the State of Connecticut P-Card Program.