PSD zone 1- cereal, crackers, cookies, gelatin, pudding

This is a state contract opportunity posted by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for the procurement of various cereal, cracker, cookie, gelatin, pudding, and potato chip products for St. Clair County. The contract has been awarded to MJ Kellner Co., Inc. for a 1-year term with 1 optional 12-month renewal. The procurement was conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The total awarded amount is $410,922.80. The contract includes 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation, with no Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation. There was 1 responding bidder, with no unsuccessful bidders. The purchasing agency's justification for the award decision is deemed reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract award.

The contract opportunity is set aside for the participation of disadvantaged enterprises, specifically requiring 2% BEP participation. The incumbent vendor is MJ Kellner Co., Inc., which was awarded the previous contract. No additional information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.