PSD zone 5- cereal, crackers, cookies, dietetic, gelatin, pudding

The State of Illinois' Central Management Services (CMS) agency has issued a contract opportunity for PSD ZONE 5 - CEREAL, CRACKERS, COOKIES, DIETETIC, GELATIN, PUDDING, to be delivered to St. Clair County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) contract is for a one-year term with up to twelve-month renewal options. The contract covers a wide range of cereal, cracker, cookie, dietetic, gelatin, and pudding products, with the exception of several line items that were not awarded. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, MJ Kellner Co., Inc., for a total award amount of $803,400.43. The contract is expected to generate an estimated financial return of $1,606,800.86 over its lifetime.

No set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were identified. The procurement was open to all qualified bidders, and only one bidder responded, with no unsuccessful bidders. No information was provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.