JPMC Z2 Cereal Crackr Cookie Gel Pudding

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a 3-year joint purchase master contract for the procurement of cereal, crackers, cookies, gelatin, puddings, and potato chips. The contract will be available for use by the Illinois Departments of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Human Services, and Veterans' Affairs. The awarded vendor will be required to meet detailed specifications for product packaging, testing, and delivery. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state's BidBuy eProcurement system, with pricing provided on a per-unit basis and the contract subject to economic price adjustments every 6 months. The contract is estimated, and the State may partially or fully fund the contract with federal dollars.

The IFB includes a 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities participation, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. A certified directory of BEP vendors is provided to assist bidders in identifying qualified transportation and freight service providers. The State is also seeking to integrate the resulting contract with its BidBuy system, allowing state users to access the vendor's product catalog and place orders directly. No incumbent vendors or current contract details are specified, but the total award value is estimated at $949,534.75.