PSD ZONE 2 Convenience Foods

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), has issued a contract opportunity for Convenience Foods in Zone 2. The procurement was conducted through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, MJ Kellner Co. Inc. The contract has an initial 12-month term with up to 12 additional months of renewal options, with a total estimated value of $1,485,574.84 over the initial and renewal terms. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide a variety of convenience food items to the state. Two bidders responded to the solicitation, with one unsuccessful bidder named as Goldies Baking.

This contract did not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that could respond. There were no Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements. The purchasing agency's justification for the award decision is documented in the SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision section. The total award amount for the initial 12-month term is $742,787.42, and there is no listed incumbent vendor or current contractor information provided.