Frozen Pancakes for Ill. River

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois River Correctional Industries, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a contract for the purchase of frozen pancakes on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term is 2 years, with the potential for up to 2 years of renewals, for a total contract term not to exceed 10 years. Vendors must be FDA and AIB International certified, and provide product samples for testing and evaluation. Pricing is requested on a per unit basis, with an economic price adjustment clause tied to the Producer Price Index for frozen pancakes. The State may receive a discount for prompt payment, and the total contract value is estimated.

The IFB has set-aside requirements that bidders must meet any applicable Small Business Set-Aside or Business Enterprise Program (BEP) requirements. No site visits or bidder's conferences were held as part of this procurement. The contract was previously awarded to ABC Foods, Inc. for a one-year term with four one-year renewal options, with a total estimated annual contract value of $1.2 million.