PSD Zone 4 Frozen Fruits/Veg, Coffee & Tea, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses & Fruit Crystals

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is procuring frozen fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, sugar, syrup, molasses, and fruit crystals for State of Illinois Public School Districts (PSD) in Zone 4, which includes St. Clair County. The contract was awarded to MJ Kellner Co. Inc. for a 12-month term with the option for 1 additional 12-month renewal, with a total estimated contract value of $1,261,063.70 over the life of the contract. The procurement was conducted through the Invitation for Bid process, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract includes a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation requirement, but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation. The Notice of Award identifies one unsuccessful bidder, Neiman Brothers, and provides contact information for the CMS procurement officer, Pam Shepherd.

The contract has a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation requirement, but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation. The incumbent vendor is MJ Kellner Co. Inc., and the total estimated contract value for the initial term is $630,531.85, with an estimated total contract value of $1,261,063.70 over the life of the contract.