PSD ZONE 1 Ice Cream, Margarine, Dairy & Cheese

This state and/or local contracting opportunity is a 12-month contract for the provision of PSD Zone 1 Ice Cream, Margarine, Dairy & Cheese to Sangamon County in Illinois. The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process and awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Black Dog Chicago, LLC. The total estimated contract value for the initial 12-month term is $547,577.50, with a potential total value of $1,095,155.00 if the 1 renewal option is exercised. The contract includes a 3% utilization goal for the Business Enterprise Program, but no goal for Veteran Business Program utilization. The purchasing agency's justification for the award decision is provided in the attached documentation.

This procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attached Notice of Award indicates that one bidder responded to the solicitation, and the bidder selected for award was not the lowest bidder. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.