University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Vendor: Bottling Group LLC/Pepsi Beverage Company
Final Amount: $43,756.65
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: Bottling Group LLC/Pepsi Beverage Company, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $450,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 2/20/2020 through 5/20/2020
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, February 25, 2020
The University awarded a contract for bottled beverages 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 Bottling Group LLC/Pepsi Beverage Company was awarded the pouring rights for the campus. The University is in the process of currently developing a request for proposal - RFP #IJW065. This emergency is being requested in order to avoid a lapse in critical services and loss of revenue for University of Illinois Chicago, Rockford and Peoria campuses.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby
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.