PSD Zone 1 Frozen Fruits/Veg, Coffee & Tea, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses & Fruit Crystals

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), has issued a contract opportunity for the provision of Zone 1 Frozen Fruits, Vegetables, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses, and Fruit Crystals. This contract, with an initial term of 12 months and a 1-year renewal option, has an estimated total value of $574,072.26 over the full term. The procurement was conducted through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the contract being awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, MJ Kellner Co. Inc. The contract requires the successful vendor to deliver the specified food products to locations within St. Clair County. The procurement has a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization requirement of 3%, but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirement. The contract was originally solicited with a submission deadline of May 7, 2018, and two bidders responded, with Neiman Brothers being the unsuccessful bidder.

The contract has a set-aside designation for disadvantaged enterprises, with a 3% BEP utilization requirement. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor identified, and the procurement does not require the integration of any existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated value of the contract over the initial and renewal term is $574,072.26, which represents the expected budget range for this procurement.