JPMC Z1 Cereal Crackr Cookie Gel Pudding

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services, is procuring a Joint Purchase Master Contract for the provision of cereal, crackers, cookies, gelatin, and pudding products. This contract will serve the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Services, and Department of Veterans' Affairs. The contract will have an initial term of three years with no renewal options. Bidders must submit pricing for a minimum of 91 out of 114 line items, including 38 core items identified in the Invitation for Bid. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest evaluated total price. Pricing adjustments are allowed every six months upon written approval from the State, and the total contract value is indefinite as it is a master contract for state agency purchases on an as-needed basis.

The solicitation does not contain any small business, minority, woman, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. However, the State has provided a directory of Diversity Enterprises certified by the State of Illinois for this procurement, which may be utilized as subcontractors to meet any diversity goals. The incumbent vendor for this contract is M.J. Kellner, who was awarded a $962,964.55 contract over the initial three-year term. The state is seeking the overall lowest total bid and will make one award per solicitation.