University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Vendor: US Foods, Inc.
Final Amount: $312,302.53
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: US Foods, Inc., Bensenville, IL
Amount: An estimated $975,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 6/24/2019 through 9/22/2019
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, July 2, 2019
The University awarded a contract for food products and supplies.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which immediate action was needed to prevent any disruption in University services.
The food supplies and services are needed on an on-going basis until a new Vizient approval can be executed with the State under FD91220 (Vizient Reference Number - US Foods, Inc.).
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
