JPMC Z1 Convenience Foods

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services, Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, is seeking bids for a 3-year Joint Purchase Master Contract to provide Convenience Foods on an as-needed basis to the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Services, and Department of Veterans Affairs facilities located in the Chicago area (Zone 1). The procurement includes a wide range of food products such as canned goods, condiments, dehydrated potatoes, meat and poultry, and peas, beans, and rice. Bidders must bid on a minimum of 100 out of 125 line items, including 30 identified core items, to be considered responsive. The contract will be awarded to the overall lowest evaluated bidder. Pricing is subject to a 6-month firm price period followed by allowed cost adjustments every 6 months. The contract includes a 0% prompt payment discount option and is subject to small business, minority, and veteran-owned business participation goals.

The solicitation requires electronic submission through the state's BidBuy eProcurement system. Bidders are encouraged to review the technical requirements for implementing a G2B PunchOut integration to streamline ordering and invoicing. The state has provided a list of certified Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) vendors that can be utilized to satisfy the BEP participation goal. No incumbent information is provided, but the budget and award value details are not specified in the available documents. Funding for this contract may include federal sources, and the state reserves the right to terminate the contract based on availability of appropriations.