PSD Zone 5 Frozen Fruits/Veg, Coffee & Tea, Sugar, Syrup Molasses & Fruit Crystals

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of frozen fruits and vegetables, coffee and tea, sugar, syrup, molasses, and fruit crystals for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on behalf of St. Clair County. The contract was awarded to MJ Kellner Co. Inc. for a 12-month term with one 12-month renewal option, with a total estimated contract value of $1,585,826.48. The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process, and the award was made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract details include the agency contact information and the State Purchasing Officer's written determination approving the contract award decision. The pricing for the contract is $792,913.24 for the initial 12-month term, and one line item was not awarded due to not meeting the specification requirements.

The contract opportunity had a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization of 3% and a Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization of 0%. Two bidders responded to the solicitation, with one bidder not selected. The contract award decision was based on the justification presented by the purchasing agency. The procurement was set aside for certain types of organizations, and the incumbent vendor or current contractor information was not provided.