Public Higher Education Bulletin

Northern Illinois University

SoleSource #JMT165978

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Change Order

Published Monday December 13, 2021

Vendor: The Distribution Group dba Van Eerden Foodservice
Change Order Amount: $0
Cancellation of Sole Source #JMT165978 per franchise agreement selected new designated vendor to procure food and non-food supplies from.

The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Catherine Bradbury.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Wednesday January 3, 2018

The Distribution Group dba Van Eerden FoodserviceGrand Rapids, MI

Amount: An estimated $850,000

Terms: An estimated start date of 2/1/2018 through 6/30/2023, 65 months
Renewals: None

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled

Published Tuesday January 2, 2018

The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.

First published Tuesday, December 19, 2017

The University awarded a contract for product for Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise store to The Distribution Group dba Van Eerden Foodservice, Grand Rapids, MI, for an estimated $850,000.

Food and non-food purchases for Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. - Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise store.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required by an existing franchise agreement.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Jean Ann Thomas
Northern Illinois University
Procurement Services & Contract Management
590 College Avenue
Lowden Hall, Room 109
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
Phone: (815) 753-9558
FAX: (815) 753-6800

State Purchasing Officer - Margaret van Dijk

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:

January 3, 2018

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:

Jenessa Conner

Phone: (217) 299-3957

E-mail:Jenessa.Conner@illinois.gov

Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:

December 29, 2017

Jenessa Conner

Phone: (217) 299-3957

E-mail:Jenessa.Conner@illinois.gov

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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