Award Info Published Wednesday January 3, 2018 Awarded to: Vendor: The Distribution Group dba Van Eerden Foodservice, Grand 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 additional information, contact: Jean Ann Thomas Northern Illinois University Procurement Services 109 Lowden Hall 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:[email protected] 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 Register with: Jenessa Conner Phone:(217) 299-3957 E-mail:[email protected]

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