Questions and Answers B20282.docx

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JPMC FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND THICKENERS
Solicitation number
21-416CMS-BOSS4-B-20282
Issued by
Illinois

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This document is a Questions and Answers file related to a bid for JPMC Food Supplements and Thickeners (21-416CMS-BOSS4-B-20282) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. The bid seeks to procure the specified food products, and vendors must be certified as Business Enterprise Program (BEP) vendors in order to fulfill the contract. The file provides guidance on how vendors can check if they are certified in the applicable NIGP codes required for this bid.

The document outlines that vendors can search the BEP Diversity Compliance website to identify if they or other potential subcontractors are certified in the relevant NIGP codes. This will allow vendors to ensure they meet the BEP participation requirements for the contract. No other details are provided regarding pricing, set-asides, the incumbent contractor, funding, or the contract term and renewal options.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR BID

Department of Central Management Services JPMC Food Supplements and Thickeners

21-416CMS-BOSS4-B-20282

The following questions were asked by vendor and this Question & Answer was created to address those questions.

Question 1: If we know of a vendor that can provide a service, can we use them to fulfill the goal?

Answer: The vendor must be certified as a BEP vendor. By inquiring on the BEP Diversity Compliance website. As this will allow you to search for vendors that are certified in specific NIGP codes. https://cms.diversitycompliance.com/

Question 2: How can we check to see if a vendor is certified in the NIGP codes.

Answer: By inquiring on the BEP Diversity Compliance website. As this will allow you to search for vendors that are certified in specific NIGP codes. When a vendor gets their certification from BEP, they receive a letter as to what NIGP codes they have been approved for. The website for BEP Diversity Compliance is https://cms.diversitycompliance.com/ 6 | Page

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