SEFS - JPMC Tray Inserts and Reusable Dishware

The State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking to establish a sole source contract for disposable plastic tray inserts and reusable and disposable dishware to be used in the existing Aladdin Temp Rite healthcare food delivery systems at state-operated facilities. The contract will have an estimated value of $274,544.60 and a term of November 7, 2024 through November 6, 2025 with no renewal options. CMS has previously attempted to competitively bid these items but was unable to award due to a lack of responsive bidders. The justification for the sole source procurement cites the compatibility and unique fit of Aladdin's products with the existing healthcare food delivery systems. A public hearing will be held on September 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST to receive input on the appropriateness and legality of the sole source award to Aladdin Temp Rite LLC.

The sole source procurement is subject to a Sole Source Hearing, where the Chief Procurement Officer will receive input from interested parties. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can provide written comments or request a public hearing. The current incumbent contractor is Aladdin Temp Rite LLC, and the pricing for this contract represents a minimal 2% increase over previous contracts, which is deemed fair and reasonable based on market analysis. Funding for this contract will come from various state and federal sources used by the agencies that utilize these products.