Rebid JPMC Z1 Convenience Foods

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking bids for a rebid of the JPMC Z1 Convenience Foods contract. The resulting joint purchase master contract will enable the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Department of Human Services (DHS), and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to purchase convenience foods, including frozen foods, canned goods, and related supplies, on an as-needed basis for a three-year term. Bidders must provide pricing on at least 100 of the 125 line items, including 30 core items, to be considered for award, which will be made to the overall lowest evaluated price submitted by a responsive bidder. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-unit basis, with economic price adjustments allowed every six months. The supplies or services will be distributed directly to each of the four participating state agencies, with each billed separately for its actual share of the costs.

This procurement has an 11% goal for participation of businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, but there is no small business set-aside. Vendors must submit a completed Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan as part of their bid, demonstrating their commitment to utilizing certified BEP vendors. The solicitation does not specify any incumbent vendors or provide details on the current contract's pricing or budget. Vendors must register in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and complete various certifications and disclosures as part of their bid submission through the state's BidBuy eProcurement system.