ICI Hill Corn Sweetener

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (DCMS) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Hill Correctional Industries, is procuring corn sweetener products and related services. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the intent to establish a three-year contract with the selected vendor. The contract will enable DCMS to purchase corn sweetener on an as-needed basis for Hill Correctional Industries. The IFB includes detailed specifications for the corn sweetener, including minimum order quantities, delivery locations and requirements, and the bid due date of April 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Pricing is required to be submitted on a per-pound basis, and the State may receive a discount for prompt payment. The contract includes an economic adjustment clause tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for corn sweeteners, with a maximum allowable annual price increase of 5%.

The IFB does not contain any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The Notice of Award (NOA) document indicates that the contract has been awarded, but does not provide any details regarding the incumbent vendor or the awarded contract value. Additional information would be required to determine if there are any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements, as well as the overall budget range for this procurement.