PSD zone 4- cereal, crackers, cookies, dietetic, gelatin, pudding

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is procuring a 1-year contract with 1-12 month renewal options for Zone 4 - Cereal, Farinaceous, Crackers, Cookies, Gelatin, Pudding & Potato Chips. The contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, MJ Kellner Co., Inc., through an Invitation for Bid process. The total award amount is $582,004.75, with an estimated financial return to the state of $1,164,009.50 for the life of the contract. The goods and services required under this contract include the delivery of various cereal, cracker, cookie, gelatin, and pudding products to the state. There was 1 responding bidder and 1 awarded bidder, with no unsuccessful bidders.

The contract has a 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization requirement, but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) requirements. The state purchasing officer has determined the award decision to be reasonable and in the best interest of the state. The contract opportunity was posted on April 6, 2018, with a due date of May 7, 2018, and is specific to St. Clair County in Illinois.