Direct Solicitation - JPMC Food and Grocery Items B-50015.docx
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- JPMC Food and Grocery Items RFP
- Solicitation number
- 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-50015
- Issued by
- Illinois
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This is a Direct Solicitation Memorandum from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) issued in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) Food and Grocery Items RFP (Solicitation 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-50015). The solicitation seeks offerors to establish a master contract enabling governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase food and grocery items on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The RFP is available on the Illinois BidBuy website, where prospective bidders can access bid documents and solicitation details by searching for bid number 50015. A pre-bid conference is being held, with details available in the BidBuy file titled "Pre-Bid Conference Information." Bidders must follow RFP instructions to submit proposals implementing the master contract for food and grocery items.
Offerors must submit completed documentation including Business and Directory Information, an Illinois Department of Human Rights Public Contracts Number (for companies with fifteen or more full-time employees), proof of authorization to conduct business in Illinois through the Secretary of State, Standard Certifications, active State Board of Elections registration, disclosure of any business operations in Iran, complete financial disclosures and conflicts of interest forms, and Taxpayer Identification Numbers. Bidders may submit disclosures using either Vendor Disclosure Forms A or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Forms B, with the latter available to vendors with valid Illinois Procurement Gateway registration. All documentation must be submitted as requested in the solicitation, and bidders are encouraged to register on the Illinois Procurement Gateway and upload forms electronically on an annual basis.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: General Notice
FROM: Central Management Services
DATE: May 2026
SUBJECT: 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-50015 JPMC Food and Grocery Items RFP
This solicitation is issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in cooperation and agreement with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services. CMS is soliciting Offerors to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase food and grocery items on an as-needed basis during the contract period. This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP can be viewed by visiting the Illinois BidBuy site https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/view/login/login.xhtml
The BidBuy website is where contracting opportunities are published.
Registration and/or logging into BidBuy is not required to view this solicitation.
At the top of the BidBuy homepage, type in the bid number “50015” in the Search field; ensure that the words Bid Solicitation appear on the right side of the Search field for the drop-down box, then click on the magnifying glass. The system should open a new window and present the bid number on the left-hand side. Click on the bid number to open the solicitation. The solicitation will list the bid documents that are pertinent for bidders to read.
The Illinois Administrative Code allows that in addition to giving notice in Illinois BidBuy, CMS may directly contact prospective vendors by providing copies of solicitations or other procurement information, if vendors shall receive the same information as in BidBuy and not prior to the date the notice first appears in BidBuy.
We encourage participation in the Pre-Bid Conference – please see the file attachment in BidBuy titled “Pre-Bid Conference Information” for details on the web ex.
Bidders may submit a proposal to implement a master contract for Food and Grocery Items by following the RFP instructions.
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the documents required for submitting a responsive bid/quote.
1. Business & Directory Information
2. Illinois Department of Human Rights Public Contracts Number: if your company employs fifteen or more full time employees, the IDHR number.
· must be registered as the vendor name, not the parent company: and
· must be current or show proof of application prior to the bid opening date or show proof of a renewal application prior to the bid opening date.
https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/PublicContracts/Pages/IDHR_Number.aspx
3. Authorized to do Business in Illinois: the vendor (not parent company) submitting a bid/quote must be a legal entity and authorized to transact business in the State of Illinois by the Secretary of State and certified in good standing.
(http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html)
4. Standard Certifications: acknowledge and/or verify each item noted.
5. State Board of Elections: the Illinois Procurement Code prohibits political contributions of certain vendors and bidders. Companies submitting a bid/quote must have an active registration with the State Board of Elections under their name, not a parent company.
https://www.elections.il.gov/#News The Business Registration tab has information on how to register, search for a business and frequently asked questions.
6. Disclosure of Business Operations in Iran: confirm whether the company has any business operations to identify as per the law.
7. Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest:
· the vendor submitting a bid/quote must complete all nine steps for their company.
· all parent companies must each have a separate set of disclosures and conflicts of interest.
8. Taxpayer Identification Number: to be completed by the bidder submitting the bid/quote.
Bidders interested in submitting a bid/quote will need to complete these forms using Vendor Disclosure-Formerly Forms A or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure-Formerly Forms B, which are attached to the solicitation within BidBuy.
IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure-Formerly Forms B are for those bidders who have a valid registration and expiration date with the State of Illinois on the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG). Bidders are encouraged to register on the IPG and upload these forms electronically on an annual basis.
Vendor Disclosure-Formerly Forms A must be completed by all bidders who are not actively registered on the IPG.
It is imperative that you read the solicitation carefully and submit all completed documents as requested.
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