JPMC Z3 Cereal Crackr Cookie Gel Pudding

The State of Illinois is procuring a joint purchase master contract for various cereal, cracker, cookie, gelatin, and pudding products to be used by the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Department of Human Services (DHS), and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The contract is an indefinite quantity master contract with a 3-year term and no renewal options. Pricing must be submitted per unit of measure per line item, with no expenses allowed but a prompt payment discount permitted. Bids are due by the date and time listed in the BidBuy solicitation, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriations, and the State reserves the right to amend, reject any or all bids, and waive minor defects.

There is a 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal for this solicitation, but no Veteran Small Business Program goal. The previous contract was awarded to M.J. Kellner for $1,168,251.30, covering 89 line items. This procurement is managed through the Juvenile Protective and Maintenance Consortium (JPMC) and covers a wide range of food product categories across five geographical zones. The State has provided a directory of certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises to assist prime contractors in meeting the BEP goal.