Public Higher Education Bulletin

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SoleSource #1KCB16R0338999

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Renewal Info

Published Wednesday April 10, 2019

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Natural Distribution
Amount: An estimated $175,000
Renewal: 4th of 4, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

None

Sole Source Status:

This procurement remains a sole source.

Potential Future Renewals: None

Comments: The University has complied with Section 8(i)(a)(b) of the BEP Act

The buyer for this procurement is now Jacqueline Anderson, (217) 300-0533.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Ashley Stewart.

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

Renewal Info

Published Thursday June 14, 2018

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Natural Distribution
Amount: An estimated $175,000
Renewal: 3rd of 4, 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2019

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

None

Sole Source Status:

This procurement remains a sole source.

Potential Future Renewals: $175,000

Comments: This is an indefinite quantity contract based on best information as to quantity. The award amount and renewals are estimates of anticipated usage and may vary from the amounts published.

The buyer for this procurement is now Carol Foley, (217) 265-5999.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Margaret van Dijk.

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

Renewal Info

Published Thursday May 25, 2017

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Natural Distribution
Amount: An estimated $175,000
Renewal: 2nd of 4, 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

None

Sole Source Status:

This procurement remains a sole source.

Potential Future Renewals: $350,000

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Shirley Webb.

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

Renewal Info

Published Tuesday June 7, 2016

Renewal entered into with:

Vendor: Natural Distribution
Amount: An estimated $175,000
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2017

Pricing Changes:

None

Service/Product Changes:

None

Sole Source Status:

This procurement remains a sole source.

Potential Future Renewals: $525,000

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.

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

Award Info Published Thursday January 7, 2016

Awarded to:

Vendor: Natural Distribution, Wood Dale, IL
Amount: An estimated $150,000

Terms:

An estimated start date of 1/6/2015 through 6/30/2016, 6 months

Renewals:

4 twelve-month

Potential Future Renewals: $600,000

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 Monday January 4, 2016

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

First published Friday, December 18, 2015

The University awarded a contract for Odwalla & Simply Juices to Natural Distribution, Wood Dale, IL, for an estimated $150,000.

Dining Services has an ongoing need to purchase the Odwala Juices as part of our Coca-Cola contract. Coca-Cola has confirmed that Natural Distribution is the designated supplier for Odwalla & Simply juices. Coca-Cola has the exclusive pouring rights contract with the University of Illinois (1MCN202).

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item is to be procured for commercial resale.

For additional information, contact:

Kenneth Burger
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-9197
FAX: (217) 239-6877

Purchasing Website

State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder

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 6, 2016

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street

Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 720-7105

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@Illinois.gov

Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. 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 31, 2015

Aaron M. Finder

Phone:(217) 558-3050

Fax:(217) 558-5407

E-mail:Aaron.Finder@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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