JPMC Paper Foam Plastic Disp SUP SS

The State of Illinois, through its Central Management Services (CMS) division, is issuing a sole source contract for the procurement of paper, foam, and plastic disposable products. The contract will be awarded to Shelby County Community Services, Inc., a qualified not-for-profit agency for persons with severe disabilities, through the State Use Program. The contract will allow all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase these products on an as-needed basis, which are used to feed individuals in agencies such as the Department of Corrections and Department of Veterans Affairs. The initial contract term is from April 2, 2022 to April 1, 2023, with no renewal options. The estimated annual spend for this contract is $4,579,167.86, and the pricing is a mix of cheaper than retail and up to 100% higher for some items. The State Use Committee has reviewed the pricing and determined it to be fair and reasonable.

This sole source contract is justified as CMS has determined that contracting with a Qualified Not-for-Profit Agency for Persons with Severe Disabilities via the State Use Program is in the best interest of the State of Illinois, as allowed by the Illinois Procurement Code. The contract will provide 100-249 persons with disabilities with employment and job training opportunities. There is an incumbent vendor, Shelby County Community Services, Inc., who has previously provided the requested items without any known issues. A public hearing will be held unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by March 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM.