DOC :Sheridan July , Burrito etc. bk

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of convenience food items, including 60 cases of burritos and 48 cases of beef and cheese pizza, for the Department of Corrections facility in Sheridan, Illinois. The estimated value of the procurement is $5,212.80, and the contract term runs from May 25, 2021 to December 28, 2021. The food items must be delivered to the Sheridan Correctional Center warehouse receiving dock Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, excluding state holidays. The pricing for the food items must be in accordance with the unit of measure specified, and prices quoted must be net after deducting all trade or quantity discounts. The vendor will be responsible for shipping and delivery of the products. Brand name references are for describing the standard of quality desired, and "or equal" submissions will not be rejected for minor differences. The vendor must be compliant with all required Illinois certifications, including Forms B and Board of Elections registration, in order for the bid to be accepted.

This procurement falls under the designated small business set-aside categories, but the agency is unable to find an appropriate small business vendor, requiring a waiver from the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Officer. The incumbent vendor is MJ Kellner, who has a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the State of Illinois for this procurement. The budget range for this contract is $5,212.80, and only qualified vendors that can meet the state's requirements will be considered.