JPMC Tray Inserts Approved Brand SEFS

This is a notice of intent to award a one-year contract as a sole economically feasible source to Aladdin Temp Rite, LLC for the supply of plastic tray inserts and reusable dishware. The contract will be issued by the Illinois Central Management Services in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, and will enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase these supplies on an as-needed basis. The purpose is to provide a mechanism for these entities to procure items directly from the awarded vendor, who agrees to extend all terms and conditions, specifications, and pricing or discounts to the participating organizations. The supplies will be distributed directly to each governmental unit and qualified not-for-profit agency, and the vendor will bill each entity separately for its actual share of the costs.

The estimated value of the initial one-year contract term is $1,063,872.65. While the proposed pricing is higher than the previous contract, the state has determined it is necessary to approve this sole source to ensure continuity of service for its client population during these unprecedented times. The tray inserts are manufactured by the sole approved vendor, Aladdin Temp Rite LLC, and are specifically designed to be compatible with the existing Aladdin food delivery systems used by the state. The contract term would begin on October 5, 2022 and end on October 4, 2023, with no renewal options. A public hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits a written request by August 12, 2022.