PSD- rebid- SOY milk, powdered - ICI- vandalia

This procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS) for soy milk, powdered, for the Illinois Department of Corrections, Correctional Industries. The contract is necessary to provide soy milk for diets and other cooking requirements for offenders and patients with dairy allergies. The selected vendor shall provide bulk and individual packets of vegan and kosher certified soy milk. The initial term of the contract is two (2) years, with the total term, including renewals, not to exceed ten (10) years. Bids are due on April 16, 2018 by 11:00 am. The pricing for this contract must remain firm for the first year, with one price adjustment allowed per year thereafter, not to exceed a 5% increase based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for soybean products. Expenses are not allowed, and the State will not pay for any services provided prior to contract execution.

There is no small business set-aside or minority contractor initiative for this procurement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this contract is not provided.