MC food thickeners

The State of Illinois, Central Management Services (CMS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a two-year contract to procure various food and beverage thickening products, including powders, gels, liquids, and individual serving packets, in a range of quantities and packaging sizes. The contract will be added to the state's Food Contracts upon expiration of the current contract. The IFB provides detailed specifications and item numbers for the requested thickener products, including unit prices and total estimated quantities. A pre-bid conference was held on July 30, 2018, and bids are due on June 25, 2018. The contract term is for two years with no renewal options.

The IFB does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals. The contract was previously awarded to M J Kellner Co Inc for a term of 24 months with no renewal options, with a total award amount of $260,029.50. One unsuccessful bid was submitted by OmniCare Group Inc. The procurement did not specify funding sources or requirements, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that would require integration.