JPMC Bulk Food Items

This state and local contract opportunity is for a three-year joint purchase master contract to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in the state of Illinois to purchase a variety of bulk food items on an as-needed basis. The solicitation includes 41 line items such as bagels, batter mix, breading mix, brownie mix, cake mixes, dairy products, seasoning, spices, and other baking ingredients, with quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands of pounds or cases. The contract is being issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services on behalf of the Department of BOSS41610. Bidders must submit their proposals by the August 10, 2020 due date, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. The IFB outlines detailed specifications for the requested food items, including requirements related to labeling, packaging, and quality standards, and allows for economic adjustments based on changes in the Producer Price Index.

The IFB does not include any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements, but it does require the selected vendor to comply with the Illinois Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act if applicable. The incumbent supplier(s) are not identified, and the funding source and budget range for the contract are not specified. However, the solicitation indicates that the contract is an indefinite quantity arrangement without a maximum value.