Amendment 1 for JPMC Exam and Disposable Gloves B-51697~1.pdf

Illinois Department of Central Management Services

JPMC Exam and Disposable Gloves

27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51697

Bid Amendment #1

Date: 6/12/2026

Bid Opening Date will be extended from June 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM (CST) to June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM

(CST)

BidBuy line item 7 is updated to reflect 100 gloves per box.

Currently Reads:

Gloves, Exam, Nitrile 9", UOM: EA=90/Box, X-Large, Beaded Cuff, 7-8 mil, Powder-free, Ambidextrous, Medical Grade. Must Be FDA Approved. AQL=2.5.

Changed to Read:

Gloves, Exam, Nitrile 9", UOM: EA=100/Box, X-Large, Beaded Cuff, 7-8 mil, Powder-free, Ambidextrous, Medical Grade. Must Be FDA Approved. AQL=2.5.

Vendor Questions and Answers

Q1 Are the quantities on the bid over the 5-year term or annual?

A1 The quantities indicated in the items tab are for evaluation purposes only and are no guarantee of actual usage or future orders. See Vendor Instructions Section B.3.1.

Q2 Can bidders submit pricing for selected line items only or if pricing must be submitted for all 17 line-items in order for the bid to be considered responsive?

A2 Your bid may be for selected line items and will still be considered. However, the State intends to award a single contract to the low-cost responsive and responsible bidder but reserves the right to award by line item, therefore we encourage all bidders to submit a bid for all line items.

See Vendor Instructions Section C.8.

Q3 May a non-Illinois small business submit a bid as the prime contractor if the products are being sourced from Illinois manufacturers, or must the prime bidder itself be certified and participating in the Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program?

A3 The Bidder must be registered in the Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program, at the time bids are due, for the bid to be considered. Please refer to Vendor Instructions, Section A.8.

Q4 Can you clarify low protein regarding the latex?

A4 In Bidbuy line-item 12 indicates specifications for an “industrial food service glove, low protein level”. Low-protein examination gloves indicate natural rubber latex examination gloves with ≤50 micrograms of extractable latex protein per gram of glove (≤50 µg/g), consistent with the protein labeling threshold recognized in the FDA Medical Glove Guidance Manual and measured using applicable ASTM methods. Key or copy/paste the following link into your internet browser for additional information: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/medical-glove-guidance-manual

Q5 Are the intended applications for the Exam grade gloves for law enforcement or health care?

A5 This contract is open to all state agencies and qualified not for profits. As such, its applications can potentially cover law enforcement and health care. Meeting the specifications identified in the Contract Section 1.2., and the Bidbuy line-items will address the needs of the end-users for this solicitation.

Q6 Will fentanyl and/or chemo claims be required?

A6 There are no specifications or requirements listed in the contract for fentanyl or chemo claims.

Q7 Will the weight of each glove required be provided?

A7 There are no weight provisions for exam gloves stated in the contract. Meeting the specifications identified in the Contract Section 1.2., and the BidBuy line-items will address the needs of the end-users for this solicitation.

Q8 How many boxes/cases are ordered on average per month?

A8 The end-users purchasing patterns and quantities are unknown. Per the Contract Section

1.5.6. “There is no guarantee of quantities for actual orders or usage. Vendor shall furnish all requirements for the Contract period”.

Q9 Can the larger orders be shipped on pallet and does each receiving location have a dock for pallets?

A9 This contract is open to all state agencies and qualified not for profits; therefore, delivery logistics may vary. As indicated in the Contract Section 1.5.1., “Vendor shall coordinate delivery location requirements with ordering entity prior to shipment”.

Q10 Is the SBSP (Small Business Set Aside Program) the same as BEP (Business Enterprise Program)?

A10 No, The SBSP is overseen by the Chief Procurement Office (CPO) and the BEP is overseen by the Comission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) For additional information on the programs, copy or type the following into your browser:

Small Business Set-aside Prog. https://cpo-general.illinois.gov/sell-2-illinois.html.

Business Enterprise Prog https://cei.illinois.gov/programs0/business-enterprise-program.html

Q11 Does the color of the gloves matter?

A11 Unless defined in the specifications, the color of the gloves do not matter. All requirements and specifications for exam gloves can be found in Section 1.2 of the Contract and within the Bidbuy line-items.

Q12 The mil listed in the item descriptions, is that fingertip thickness or palm thickness?

A12 The mil listed in the item descriptions is palm thickness.

https://cpo-general.illinois.gov/sell-2-illinois.html https://cei.illinois.gov/programs0/business-enterprise-program.html