Jpmc food supplements approved brand only

The State of Illinois, through the Central Management Services (CMS) agency, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for JPMC Food Supplements Approved Brand Only. The contract will be available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within the state. The IFB includes 65 line items for various food supplement products such as drinks, powders, puddings, juices, and nutritional shakes from manufacturers like Nestle, Kent, Hormel, and Abbott. The initial contract term is 2 years, with no renewal options, and deliveries must be made within 15 working days after receipt of order to locations in Illinois. Pricing is to be submitted with the unit of measure for each line item, and the State may purchase more or less than the estimated quantities during the contract term. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 18, 2020, and bids are due by June 23, 2020.

The procurement has an 8% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, requiring the participation of certified minority, women, and small business enterprises. The contract was previously awarded to M.J. Kellner Company, Inc. for lines 1-33, with lines 34-65 to be rebid due to non-responsive bids. The total award amount was $294,876.09 for the 24-month term. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive list of products and estimated quantities suggests this is an established, high-value contract opportunity for the state and local agencies in Illinois.