JPMC Tray Inserts Approved Brand SEFS

The State of Illinois, through the Central Management Services department, is issuing a sole source contract for the procurement of disposable plastic tray inserts and reusable dishware for food delivery systems used by various state agencies and institutions. The contract term is for one year from November 3, 2023 to November 2, 2024, with no renewal options. The estimated value of the initial term is $250,708.06. The sole source justification is based on the compatibility and specifications of the tray inserts with the existing Aladdin food delivery systems currently in use by the state. The pricing for this contract has been negotiated, with Aladdin Temp Rite initially proposing a 7% overall increase, which was reduced to a 5% increase after the state offered a 6-month economic adjustment clause. The state has purchased these products from Aladdin Temp Rite in the past through various competitive bids and sole source contracts. Funding will be provided through state appropriated funds. A public hearing will be held if an interested party submits a written request by September 22, 2023.

The contract is open to all interested parties, but the state has previously procured these items from Aladdin Temp Rite LLC, the incumbent vendor, through sole source contracts since 2009. The existing Aladdin food delivery systems used by the state require the specific tray inserts and dishware offered by Aladdin, which is the basis for the sole source justification. The state was unable to secure a successful contract from alternative vendors through previous Invitations for Bid. The estimated contract value of $250,708.06 for the initial one-year term has been deemed fair and reasonable through market analysis and negotiation.