PSD Zone 2 Frozen Fruits/Veg, Coffee & Tea, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses & Fruit Crystals

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is procuring a contract for Zone 2 Frozen Fruits/Veg, Coffee & Tea, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses & Fruit Crystals. The contract has been awarded to MJ Kellner Co. Inc. for an initial 12-month term with one 12-month renewal option. The total estimated value of the contract over the initial and renewal terms is $910,754.58. The contract was procured through an Invitation for Bid process and was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The awarded contract amount is $455,377.29.

The procurement has a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization requirement, but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation requirement. There were two responding bidders, with one unsuccessful bidder, Neiman Brothers. The State Purchasing Officer has determined that the purchasing agency's justification for the contract award decision is reasonable. While the contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations, the procurement is specific to St. Clair County in Illinois, and the incumbent vendor is MJ Kellner Co. Inc.