JPMC Steel Tubular Posts

The State of Illinois Joint Purchase Master Contract (25-416CMS-BOSS4-P-84227) was awarded to Decker Supply Inc., a Wisconsin-based supplier, for the procurement of steel tubular posts and related accessories. The contract, managed by Strategic Sourcing (BOSS41610), covers a diverse range of steel tubular posts and anchors, including various dimensions from 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" in 12-gauge and 14-gauge specifications. The line items encompass standard tubular posts, tubular anchor sleeves with omni-directional wings, and specialized high-visibility yellow powder-coated posts, all of which must comply with the "Specifications for Tubular Metal Posts, Anchors, and Omni Directional Anchors/Sleeves for Highway Signs" T-20-21a, effective November 2021.

The contract is set for a performance period from July 1, 2025, to April 3, 2029, with a minimum order requirement of $1,000 for F.O.B. Destination delivery. Additional line items include complementary accessories such as bolts, nuts, rivets, and washers, which must be ordered in quantities of 250. While the contract amount is listed as $0.00, the government file indicates that this is a joint purchase agreement available to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois. Delivery is specified within 30 days after order receipt, and pricing may be adjusted based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for steel pipe and tubes, subject to specific limitations on adjustment frequency and magnitude.