JPMC Z5 Cereal Crackr Cookie Gel Pudding

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The purpose is to establish a 3-year joint purchase master contract to enable the participating agencies to purchase a variety of food products, including cereal, crackers, cookies, gelatin, puddings, and potato chips, on an as-needed basis. Vendors must bid on at least 100 out of 125 line items, including 24 identified core items, to be considered responsive. Bids are due by the date and time specified in the BidBuy solicitation. The contract will have an initial 3-year term with no renewal options, and pricing must be submitted per unit of measure (UOM) per line item. Expenses are not allowed, but a 0% discount for payment within 0 days may be offered.

This solicitation has a 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, which indicates the State is seeking participation from Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Minority Women Business Enterprise (WMBE) vendors. The contract is funded through state appropriations, and economic price adjustments are permitted every 6 months with written approval from the State. The contract was recently awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, M.J. Kellner, for a total award amount of $2,154,001.54.