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Public Higher Education Bulletin

 
Northern Illinois University
SoleSource #PSCM22021

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Renewal Info
Published Thursday June 30, 2022
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Kuna Foodservice
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 11/10/2022 through 11/9/2027
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Sole Source Status: 
Kuna Foodservice is required by Franchise Agreement
Potential Future Renewals: None
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Catherine Bradbury.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.

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

Award Info Published Wednesday April 6, 2022

Kuna FoodserviceDupo, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $300,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 12/7/2021 through 11/9/2022, 11 months
  • Renewals: 1 five-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $1,000,000

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Comments:
The University awarded a contract for food and non-food products for Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise store to Kuna Foodservice.

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 April 5, 2022
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The University awarded a contract for food & non-food purchases for Einstein Bros Bagels to Kuna Foodservice, Dupo, IL, for an estimated $300,000.
The University has a need to purchase of proprietary food and supplies for Einstein's Licensed Store. This is needed per current franchise agreement products can only be purchased through this authorized provider. The end result of this will be compliance with current franchise agreement.
The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Kuna Foodservice. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the universitys need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.
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
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

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:
April 6, 2022
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov
Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated.
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:
April 1, 2022
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@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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Sole Source Justification
  • PSCM22021.pdf (763 KB)
Sole Source Justification Part 2
  • PSCM22021Pt2.pdf (85 KB)
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