JPMC Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)

The State of Illinois is seeking vendors to provide Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) products through a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC). The contract will have a term of up to three years with no option to renew, and the total term cannot exceed ten years. Vendors must submit bids for evaluation, and the State will award to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The pricing terms allow for economic adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, and the State will not pay any expenses or taxes unless accompanied by proof the State is subject to them. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protections as outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 4, 2022 to review the procurement requirements, including any applicable Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals and utilization plan process.

The solicitation does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the solicitation does not provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total annual value of the contract is stated to be over $50,000, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided.