PSD zone 3- cereal, crackers, cookies, dietetic, gelatin, pudding

The state of Illinois, through its Central Management Services (CMS) agency, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the procurement of cereals, crackers, cookies, dietetic items, gelatin, and pudding products under Zone 3. The contract has been awarded to MJ Kellner Co., Inc. for a 1-year term with up to 12 months of renewal options. The total award amount is $715,181.28, with an estimated financial return to the state of $1,430,362.56 over the life of the contract. The procurement is focused on securing a vendor to provide the specified food products for the state's Public School Dining (PSD) program in the St. Clair County jurisdiction. The vendor's participation in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is set at 2%, and the award was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with the IFB requirements.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the award was made to a single vendor, MJ Kellner Co., Inc., and there were no unsuccessful bidders. The contract may require integration with existing infrastructure or technology used by the state and local government agencies involved in the PSD program, but the specific requirements are not detailed in the available information. The total award value of $715,181.28 provides an indication of the budget range for this contract opportunity.