JPMC SUP Bakery Mixes SEFS

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing a sole source contract for the provision of various bakery mixes, such as biscuit mix, brownie mix, and yellow cake mix. The contract will be awarded to ComWell, a qualified not-for-profit agency for persons with severe disabilities, under the State Use Program as allowed by the Illinois Procurement Code. The initial contract term is from April 20, 2023, to April 19, 2024, with no renewal options. The estimated value of the initial term is $12,749,629.17. CMS has determined that contracting with ComWell is in the best interest of the State and will provide employment and job training opportunities for 15 persons with disabilities. The pricing for the proposed agreement has been reviewed and determined to be fair and reasonable by the State Use Committee.

This contract opportunity is being issued using the sole economically feasible source procurement method for the sake of transparency and to meet the requirements of the State's Joint Purchasing Act. A public hearing will be held on June 7, 2023, at 2 PM, unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by June 2, 2023, at 4 PM. If a public hearing is requested, the purchasing agency will present testimony justifying the sole source procurement method, and any interested party may present testimony for or against the contract award. No additional details are provided regarding set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or contract renewal options.