B-27234 JPMC Medical Supplies IFB 220720.docx

The Department of Central Management Services requests Bids from responsible Vendors to meet its needs. A brief description is set forth below for Bidder’s convenience, with detailed requirements in subsequent sections of this solicitation. If interested and able to meet these requirements, the State appreciates and welcomes a Bid.

Brief Description:

This solicitation is issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in cooperation and agreement with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract to enable Central Management Services, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase medical supplies on an as needed basis during the contract period. By submitting a bid, Vendor agrees to extend all terms and conditions, specifications, and pricing or discounts specified in the resulting contract for the items in the resulting contract to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies.

The supplies or services subject to the resulting contract shall be distributed or rendered directly to each governmental unit or qualified not-for-profit agency. Vendor shall bill each governmental unit or qualified not-for-profit agency separately for its actual share of the costs of the supplies or services purchased. The credit or liability of each governmental unit or qualified not-for-profit agency shall remain separate and distinct. Disputes between Vendors and governmental units or qualified not-for-profit agencies shall be resolved between the affected parties.

“Governmental unit” means State of Illinois, any State agency as defined in Section 1-15.100 of the Illinois Procurement Code, officers of the State of Illinois, any public authority which has the power to tax or any other public entity created by statute. “Qualified not-for-profit agency” means any not-for-profit agency that qualifies under Section 45-35 of the Illinois Procurement Code and that either (1) acts pursuant to a board established by or controlled by a unit of local government or (2) receives grant funds from the State or from a unit of local government.

The resulting contract with the awarded Bidder shall have a term of five (5) years with no option to renew. In no event will the total term of the contract, including the initial term, any renewal terms, and any extensions exceed ten (10) years. 30 ILCS 500/20-60.

The State of Illinois is requesting bids for Medical Supplies Statewide including, but not limited to, items in the following categories and not otherwise available on State of Illinois Joint Purchase Master Contracts (JPMC). See Contract Exhibit A for a detailed listing by NIGP Code:

Miscellaneous: Urinalysis Reagents and Tests (For Albumin, Bile, Blood, Glucose, Ketones, etc.). Hospital Wear, Patient. Hospital Wear, Professional. Gloves: Latex, Plastic, PVC, Poly, Synthetic, Vinyl, etc. (All Types). Contraceptives. Electrolytic, Caloric, and Water Balance. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Preparations. Ointments, Analgesic, Antibiotic. Serums, Toxoids, and Vaccines. Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents. Gas Cylinder Carts, Clamps, and Stands, Hospital and Laboratory Type.

Drug and Feeding Administration, Infusion, and Irrigation Equipment and Supplies: Enteral Administration Systems (For Tube Feeding, etc.). Extension Sets. Feeding Equipment and Accessories (Other Than Tube Feeding). Filter Sets and In-Line Filters. IV Additive Equipment and Supplies: Bands, Caps. Dispensing Syringes, etc. (Not Otherwise Itemized). IV Drop Counters, Flowmeters and Regulators. Infusion Solutions (For Organ Preservation, Such as Kidneys, etc.). Irrigation Solutions and Sets. Mannitol Solutions. Nutritional Product IV Solutions: Amino Acids. Fat Emulsions, Protein Hydrolysate, etc. Premixed Pharmaceutical Solutions. Recycled Pharmaceutical Sets and Supplies. Respiratory Therapy Solutions and Sets. Sets (For IV Pumps): Peristaltic, Metering, etc. Specialty and Custom-Made Sets and Equipment (Not Otherwise Itemized). Specialty Solutions (Not Otherwise Itemized.) Standard IV and Injectable Solutions: Dextrose, Electrolytes, Ringer's, Saline, etc.

First Aid and Safety Equipment and Supplies (Except Nuclear and Welding): Air Bags, Rescue Lifting Systems. Asbestos Abatement Equipment and Supplies. Chemical Light, Emergency. Clothing and Belts, Safety (Not Automotive) (See 345-79 for Reflective Type). C.P.R. Equipment and Supplies (See 345-68 For Models). Detectors and Parts, Dust, Gas, Voltage. Emergency Showers and Wash Stations. Extraction Equipment for the Removal of Exhaust Gases and Other Vapors from Buildings (OSHA). Fall Protection Equipment and Accessories (For the Climber's Protection from Falls) (See 445 for Pole and Tree Climbing Equipment). Fireproof Curtains. First Aid Blankets, Stretchers, etc. First Aid Cabinets, Kits, and Refills. First Aid and Safety Teaching Equipment and Supplies: Charts, Manuals, Posters, Safety Placards, Safety Training Videos, etc. Gloves, Safety: Electrician's, Lineman's, etc. (Including Sleeves). Head, Ear, Eye and Face Protection. Labels, Warning. Lockout and Tagout Safety Kits and Supplies. Manikins and Models, First Aid and Safety Teaching. Masks, Filters, and Parts: Dust and Gas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), (Blood Borne Pathogen Protection), (Not Listed Elsewhere). Recycled First Aid and Safety Equipment and Supplies. Reflective Safety Apparel and Accessories (See 345-08 for Non-Reflective Type). Respiratory Protection Equipment and Parts (Including CPAP Equipment and Parts). Resuscitators and Parts (Including Portable Rescue Units). Scissors, First Aid and Paramedic.

Germicides, Cleaners, And Related Sanitation Products for Health Care Personnel and Germicides, Cleaners, and Related Sanitation Products for Health Care Personnel, Environmentally Certified By An Agency Accepted Certification Entity: Antimicrobial Solutions, Topical: Surgical Prep, etc. Antimicrobial Protectant Solutions, Aqueous Based. Benzalkonium Chloride, USP (Aqueous Solution). Detergent, Surgical Scrub, All Types. Detergent-Disinfectant, Phenolic Type, Liquid. Disinfectant, Germicidal. Detergent-Disinfectant, Iodophor Type. Detergent-Disinfectant, Quaternary Ammonium Type. Disinfestation Equipment and Supplies (for Ambulances, Hospital Rooms, etc.). Instrument Sterilizing Solution, Hospital. Recycled Detergents, Disinfectants and Cleaners for Health Care Personnel. Skin Cleansers: Emollient, Nonalkaline, etc. Skin Cleaners, Antimicrobial: Emollient, Nonalkaline, etc. (See Class 485 for Janitorial Hand and Skin Cleaners). Soap, Surgical Scrub (See 485-85 for Janitorial Type Scrubbing Soap). Whirlpool Additives, Antimicrobial. Antimicrobial Solutions, Topical: Surgical Prep, etc., Environmentally Certified Product. Antimicrobial Protectant Solutions, Aqueous Based, Environmentally Certified Product. Benzalkonium Chloride, USP (Aqueous Solution), Environmentally Certified Product. Detergent, Surgical Scrub, All Types, Environmentally Certified Product. Detergent-Disinfectant, Phenolic Type, Liquid, Environmentally Certified Products. Disinfectant, Germicidal, Environmentally Certified Products. Detergent-Disinfectant, Iodophor Type, Environmentally Certified Products. Detergent-Disinfectant, Quaternary Ammonium Type, Environmentally Certified Products. Disinfestation Equipment and Supplies (for Ambulances, Hospital Rooms, etc.), Environmentally Certified Products. Instrument Sterilizing Solution, Hospital, Environmentally Certified Products. Recycled Detergents, Disinfectants and Cleaners for Health Care Personnel, Environmentally Certified Products. Skin Cleansers: Emollient, Nonalkaline, etc., Environmentally Certified Products. Skin Cleaners, Antimicrobial: Emollient, Nonalkaline, etc. (See Class 485 for Janitorial Hand-Skin Cleaners), Environmentally Certified Products. Soap, Surgical Scrub (See 485-85 for Janitorial Type Scrubbing Soap), Environmentally Certified Products. Whirlpool Additives, Antimicrobial, Environmentally Certified Products.

Hospital And Surgical Equipment, Instruments, And Supplies: Analyzer Equipment, Medical (Not Otherwise Classified). Anesthesia and Respiration Equipment, Hospital: Controls, Gauges, Outlets, Tents, Valves, Ventilators, etc. Angiocardiography, Angiography and Angioplasty Equipment and Supplies. Biofeedback Equipment and Supplies. Blood Cell Counters, Processors, Separators, and Accessories: IV Sets, etc. Blood Chemistry Equipment (For Clotting Time, Blood Glucose, etc.). Blood Oxygenators and Heat Exchangers. Blood Pressure and Blood Flow Detection Equipment: Dopplers, Sphygmomanometers, Stethoscopes, etc. Cancer Equipment and Supplies (Incl. Chemotherapy and Radiation Equipment). Cardiac Pacemakers, Heart Valves, Stints, etc. Cardiovascular Instrumentation: Defibrillators, Heart Pumps, Monitoring Equipment, etc. Clinical Forensic and Postmortem (Equipment and Supplies) (Not Otherwise Classified). Clinical Chemical Analysis Systems, Automatic: Colorimetric, Ion Electrode, Titrating, etc. Clinical Chemical Analysis Accessories: Clinical Centrifuges and Rotators, Fraction Collectors, Multiple Sample Dispensers, Spotters, etc. Cryosurgical Equipment. Diagnostic Equipment, Computerized: Plethysmographs, Spirometers, etc. Diagnostic Equipment, Minor: Headlights, Penlights, Percussion Hammers, Specula, Tourniquets (Blood Pressure), Tuning Forks, etc. Diagnostic/Surgical Equipment (Optical and Fiber Optics): Arthroscopes, Bronchoscopes, Colonoscopes, Endoscopes, Proctoscopes, etc. Diagnostic Equipment, Electronic (Not Otherwise Itemized). Diathermy and Ultrasonic Equipment (For Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services). Electrical Safety Analyzers (For Current Leakage Detection). Electrocardiographs (EKG) and Supplies. Electroencephalographs (EEG) and Supplies. Electrosurgical and Laser Surgery Instruments and Accessories. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Equipment (Handheld): Laryngoscopes, Ophthalmoscopes, Otoscopes, Retinoscopes, etc. Fertility, Sterility, and Impotence Equipment and Supplies. Freezers and Refrigerators (Blood Bank Type). Hemodialysis Equipment and Accessories. Hospital and Surgical Equipment and Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified). Housekeeping Equipment and Supplies, Specialized (For Hospitals) Incl. Chemicals. Hypothermia Systems Equipment and Supplies. Injection Guns (Jet Injectors) and Parts. Intravenous and Arterial Infusion Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified). Lavage Systems and Accessories for Treatment of Wounds. Lithotripters (For Breaking Kidney and Other Stones). Lamps, Examining and Surgical (For Headlights See Item 23). Monitoring Systems, All Types (Hospital and Patient). Mortuary and Morgue Equipment and Supplies: Embalming fluid, Embalming Pumps, Injectors, etc. (See 410-42 for Furniture; 475-73 for Cadaver Bags and Shrouds; 495-82 for Scales). Nursery Supplies: Infant Measuring Devices, etc. (For Incubators See Class 410). Operating Room Equipment (Not Furniture). Obstetrical and Gynecological Equipment and Supplies. Organ Preservation Equipment: Perfusion Chambers, etc. Orthopedic Equipment: Bone Plates, Bone Saws, Cast Cutters, Drills, Nails, Pins, Prosthetic Bones and Joints, Screws, etc. Pads and Pumping Systems, Alternating Pressure Point. Pads and Systems, Fluid Circulating (Cooling and Warming). Pads, Heating, Standard Type. Plastic or Reconstructive Surgery Equipment and Supplies. Pharmacy Equipment and Accessories. Physical Therapy Equipment and Supplies. Pulmonary Equipment and Supplies. Pumps, Hospital: Breast, Enteral and IV Feeding, Infusion, Pressure, Suction (Aspirators), and Vacuum. Psychologist and Psychiatrist Equipment and Supplies. Recycled Hospital and Surgical Equipment. Rehabilitation Equipment and Supplies (For Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Phototherapy etc.). Repair Kits, Hospital and Medical Equipment. Shield, Protective, Surgical. Shock Treatment Units and Accessories. Splints and Tourniquets. Sterilizing Equipment, Hospital and Research: Autoclaves and Sterilizers (Chemical, Dry Heat, Gas, Steam, etc.). Stress Relief and Test Equipment. Surgical Instruments, Floor Grade. Surgical Instruments, Operating Room Grade. Medical Valves. Vaporizers, Humidifiers, and Nebulizers (Including Room Size). Warming Cabinets (For Blood, IV Solutions, etc.).

Hospital, Surgical, And Medical Related Accessories And Sundry Items: Apnea Equipment and Supplies, Sleep. Atomizers and Nebulizers, Pocket Size. Bags, Physician and Nurse. Bandages (All Types), Adhesive Tapes, Dressings, Plaster of Paris, and Surgical Gauze (Including Casts). Bath Systems Complete, Patient. Blades and Handles, Surgeons. Body Parts for Transplanting, Artificial and Human. Brush-Sponges, Scrub Brushes, and Dispensers Brushes, Specialized, Instrument Cleaning: Tracheal Tube, etc. Catheters, IV: Around Needle, Inside Needle, and Winged Vein Sets. Catheters and Urinary Drainage Systems, Plastic and Rubber. Catheters, Specialized (And Guide Wires). Cement and Tape Remover, Surgical. Cleaning Equipment and Supplies (For Infectious Body Fluid). Care Supplies, Patient (Not Otherwise Classified). Clips, Wound (Not for Use in Automatic Suturing Instruments). Collection Systems, Suction, Disposable. Crushers and Cutters, Tablet. Cotton and/or Rayon, Surgical (Dry or Impregnated with Germicide): Applicators, Balls, Padding, Swabs, etc. Debridement Products and Supplies. Diabetes Test Kits (Including Syringes). Decubitus Pads: Sheepskin Shearlings, Synthetics, etc. Dispensers, Hospital (Not Otherwise Classified). Disposals, Sanitary Napkin. Dermatome Blades, Cement, and Tape. Disposal Systems, Non-reusable (For Blades, Hospital Waste Containers, Needles, Syringes, etc.). Electrodes, Grounding Pads, Lead Wires, and Electrode Gel (For Monitoring Devices), Disposable. Glassware: Bottles, Prescription and Nursing; Glasses, Medicine; Jars, Ointment and Dressing; Vials, Medicine, Specimen, etc. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Equipment and Supplies (Including Response Kits, Life Support Kits, Trauma Kits, etc.). Glove Powder and Detergents. Grafts and Implants, External. Gloves and Finger Cots, Medical Type. Grafts and Implants, Internal. Height Measurement Devices. Hosiery, Orthopedic and Surgical. Hospital Tubing and Accessories

(All Types). Identification Supplies, Patient. Instrument Cleaners: Instrument Milk, Detergents, Lubricants, Rust Inhibitors, etc. Instructional Aids and Training Programs, Medical (See Class 345 and/or Class 785 for Manikins and Models). Lancets, Blood. Lymphatic Equipment and Supplies (Mapping, Navigator, etc.). Medical Ergonomic Instruments and Equipment. Medical I.D. Bracelets, Tags, etc., for Hospital Patients and Medical Emergency. Medical Documentation Forms, Charts, Labels, etc. Medical Examination Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified). Needles, Specialized: Amniocentesis Type, Biopsy, Spinal, Surgical, etc. Operating and Examining Apparel, Disposable: Capes, Caps, Examination Paper, Gowns, Masks, etc. Ostomy Care Products. Paper Goods: Diapers, Medication Blister Cards, Pillowcases, Sheets, Wiping Tissues, etc. Pads, Sterile, Impregnated (For Topical Applications). Packs, Pads, and Drapes, Surgical: Lap Sponges, OB Pads, etc. Personal Items: Applicators, Corn Plasters, Safety Pins, Suspensory, Tongue Blades, etc. Paramedic Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified). Pharmaceutical Equipment and Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified). Plastic Ware: Bottles; Prescription and Nursing; Cups, Medicine; Jars, Ointment and Dressing; Vials, Medicine; Specimen, Sickness Bags, etc. Protective Wall and Corner Guards Installed in Health and Nursing Facilities (For Patients Safety and Protection). Recycled Hospital Accessories and Sundry Equipment and Supplies. Rubber, Fabric, and Plastic Goods: Cadaver Bags and Shrouds Ice Bags, Sheeting, Tubing, Water Bottles, etc. Sets, Procedural, Disposable: Catheter Care, Enema, Irrigation, surgical Prep, Surgical Scrub, Suture Removal, Urine and Stool Collection Kits, etc. Stopcocks and Adapters, Reusable. Stopcocks, Disposable. Sterilizing Supplies: Biohazard Bags, Indicators, Sterilizing Tapes, Tubes, Wraps, etc. Sutures and Suturing Needles, Disposable (Including Skin Staplers, Skin Closures and Supplies). Surgical Bougies, Sounds, Obturators, etc. Syringes and Needles, Hypodermic, Reusable. Surgical Support Supplies incl. Post-Surgery (Not Otherwise Classified). Syringes, Hypodermic and Irrigation (Disposable), and Hypodermic Needles. Tissues, Body. Trauma Packs and Kits. Thermometers, Clinical; Sheaths and Dispensers (Including Electronic). Trays, Preparation. Tracheotomy Equipment and Accessories (Including Tracheal Tubes, Masks, etc.). Utensils, Sickroom: Aluminum, Enamelware, Stainless Steel, etc. (Bed Pans, etc.). Utensils, Sickroom, Plastic (Bed Pans, etc.). Vaccination Needles and Devices (Incl. Immunology Equipment). Vacuum Blood-Collecting Sets (Tubes, Tube-Holders, and Needles). Vaginal Speculums and Dilators, Disposable.

Please read the entire solicitation package and submit a Bid for evaluation in accordance with the instructions. All forms and signature areas contained in the solicitation package should be completed in full and submitted along with the price proposal which will constitute the Bid. If submitting your Bid in paper format and by mail, do not submit the instructions pages with bids. Bidders should keep the instructions and a copy of their bids for future reference.

Forms A, Forms B, BEP Utilization Plan, and VSB Utilization Plan may be downloaded from the Chief Procurement Officer for General Service’s website at https://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/SolicitationandContractTemplates.aspx . These sections are a material part of this solicitation and must be returned when applicable with a Bidder’s Bid.

NOTE: DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN PRESIDENT, CEO, OWNER, OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST SUBMIT A SIGNATURE AUTHORITY LETTER WITH THE BID. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL WET SIGNATURES.

PER CPO NOTICE 2020.06:

“State Agencies shall only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations (IFB and RFP) through BidBuy. Manual submissions in paper format shall not be accepted nor considered.”

STATE OF ILLINOIS

INVITATION FOR BID

Central Management Services JPMC Medical Supplies

22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-27234

Bids that do not adhere to form and content of the Invitation for Bid requirements may not be considered.

In compliance with the State and Federal Constitutions, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, the State of Illinois does not discriminate in employment, contracts, or any other activity.

The State of Illinois encourages prospective vendors to consider hiring qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from any Illinois adult correctional center, in appropriate circumstances.

State of Illinois IFB Title Page V.20.1

SECTION 1.

Part

SECTION 2.

Offer to the State of Illinois B.

SECTION 3.

Exceptions to Solicitation and Contract Terms and Conditions C.

CONTRACT

The following sections (FORMS A, FORMS B, BEP Utilization Plan, VSB Utilization Plan, Letter of Intent) of the solicitation may be found on the CPO’s website at:

https://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/SolicitationandContractTemplates.aspx

FORMS A

Complete this section if you are not using a State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number which represents registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG).

FORMS B

Complete this section if you are using an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number.

To ensure that you are registered in the IPG, search for your business name in the IPG Registered Vendor Directory. If your company does not appear in the search results, then you are not registered in the IPG.

Download from the CPO’s website and complete these documents if this IFB contains a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal.

BEP Utilization Plan

Download from the CPO’s website and complete these documents if this IFB contains a Veteran Small Business Program (VBP) goal.

Veteran Small Business Utilization Plan

STATE OF ILLINOIS

OUTLINE

State of Illinois IFB

OUTLINE

V.20.1

SECTION 1. INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

PROCESS CHANGES RESULTING FROM BIDBUY: BidBuy is the new electronic procurement system being used by State agencies under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services. With the implementation of BidBuy, some procurement processes have changed. In some instances, BidBuy entirely replaces the State’s previous procurement processes. In others, the past instruction or process remains unchanged or is augmented by BidBuy.

The State publishes Invitations for Bid (IFB) in BidBuy. BidBuy consists of public webpages that may be referred to as the “Bulletin” or information “on BidBuy”. BidBuy also permits Vendors to create password protected Seller Accounts allowing electronic quoting for some procurement methods. The IFB, along with other attachments and information on BidBuy, constitutes the State’s solicitation. The State may accept electronic bids in response to IFBs through BidBuy. Bidders may continue to submit bids in paper format and in accord with the instructions for submission. Bidders must pay special attention to the instructions found on BidBuy as they augment the information in this IFB. Bidders shall read the entire contents of this IFB and direct any questions to the Information Contact found on the BidBuy posting.

CONFLICT BETWEEN INFORMATION ON PAPER AND BIDBUY: If the State provides information in paper format (i.e. the IFB and other attachments) that is different or in conflict with the information the State provides on BidBuy, then the information in paper format is presumed to represent the State’s intent. If the Bidder provides information in paper format that is different or in conflict with the information the Bidder provides in BidBuy, then the information in paper format shall represent the Bidder’s intended submission.

HOW TO ENTER INFORMATION: Type information in the text form fields provided. Text form fields are indicated by the instruction “Click here to enter text.” in red font. If the information requested does not apply to the Bidder’s situation, then enter “N/A” into the text form field. Please enter the requested information or N/A into every red text field. Please note that the CONTRACT section of this solicitation may be used as the contract between the State of Illinois and the awarded Vendor. If used, then the Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest, Disclosure of Business Operations in Iran, and Standard Certifications provided in Forms A or the Illinois Procurement Gateway, and certifications and disclosures provided in Forms B (if applicable) will become a material part of the contract.

If the State allows electronic quotes, then the Bidder may submit some information via BidBuy by following the prompts and instructions contained within BidBuy.

PUBLISHED PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The State publishes procurement information, including solicitations, awards, and amendments, on the General Services Illinois Procurement Bulletin, referred to as the Bulletin or BidBuy (https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/). Procurement information may not be available in any other form or location. Bidder is responsible for monitoring the Bulletin. The State will not be held responsible if Bidder fails to receive the optional e-mail notice of future amendments to the solicitation.

INFORMATION CONTACT: The individual listed in the “Info Contact:” on the Bulletin posting shall be the single point of contact for this solicitation. Unless otherwise directed, Bidders should only communicate with the Information Contact. The State/Agency shall not be held responsible for information provided by or to any other person.

Suspected errors should be immediately reported to the Information Contact. Do not discuss, directly or indirectly, the solicitation or any bid with any State officer or employee other than the Information Contact.

BIDDER QUESTIONS AND AGENCY RESPONSE: All questions, other than questions raised at the Pre-Submission Conference, pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the Information Contact no later than seven (7) business days prior to bid opening date. Questions received and Agency responses may be posted as an Amendment to the original solicitation on the Bulletin; only these posted answers to questions shall be binding on the State. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the Bulletin.

PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCE

In the Bulletin posting, the Agency may schedule a Pre-Submission Conference as the “Pre-Bid Conference” for the purpose of explaining the Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Business Program (BEP/VSBP) goals and utilization plan process (Sections A.23. and A.24. of these Instructions), if applicable, and for the purpose of explaining the procurement requirements. Potential bidders will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the BEP/VSBP and solicitation requirements at the Pre-Submission Conference.

Is attendance at the Pre-Submission Conference mandatory? |_| Yes |X| No |_| N/A If attendance is mandatory, Bidder (current Vendor included) will be disqualified and considered non-responsive if Bidder does not attend, is not on time, leaves early or fails to sign the attendance sheet. Bidder must allow adequate time to accommodate security screenings at the site.

BID DUE DATE, TIME, AND ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Each solicitation contains the Bid Due Date and Time appearing as the “Bid Opening Date:” in BidBuy. Bids will be opened at the Submit/Deliver Offers To address provided below on the “Bid Opening Date:”. Late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered. 44 ILL. ADM. CODE 1.2005(b).

A.8.1. Bid Firm Time: Vendor’s Bid must remain firm for 180 days from opening.

A.8.2. Submit/Deliver Bids via BidBuy: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov

ORGANIZATION REQUIRED: Bids in paper format may be submitted in as few as three and as many as five packets. Please follow these instructions carefully.

A.9.1. Attachment 1 shall contain the Contract section and if applicable a Redacted copy (Section 1, Part A.17).

A.9.2. Attachment 2 shall contain the Offer (Section 2, Part B).

If applicable, the packet shall also contain Exceptions to Solicitation Contract Terms and Conditions (Section 3, Part C).

A.9.3. Attachment 3 shall contain either Forms A or Forms B. Forms A contains eight forms and shall be returned by Bidders that do not have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG).

Forms B consists of two pages and a one-page Taxpayer Identification Number. Forms B is only returned by Bidders that have a valid IPG registration number with expiration date and elect to not use the forms found in Forms A.

A.9.4. Attachment 4 shall contain a response to the Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities participation requirements. Packet 4 is only returned if a Business Enterprise Program goal is stated in the Bulletin posting.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bids shall be submitted via BidBuy pursuant to CPO Notice 2020.06, State agencies shall only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations. Paper responses will not be accepted. For more details, please see the attachment titled Notice of Electronic Submissions Only.

A.10.1. The Bidder shall submit the following forms and others by uploading them in the Attachments tab in BidBuy.

· Offer to the State

· Contract

· Redacted copy of Bid (if applicable)

· Exceptions to Solicitation Contract Terms and Conditions (if applicable)

· Standard Certifications

· Forms A (if applicable)

· Forms B (if applicable)

· BEP Utilization Plan (if applicable)

· Letter of Authorized dealer from the Manufacturer (if applicable)

· Excel or Comma-Delimited Value (CSV) spreadsheet of the MSRP list The Bidder must complete, sign, and upload all required documents, such as the Contract, the offer, BEP Utilization Plan if applicable, and either Forms A or Forms B.

A.10.3. Bids are not accepted via fax or email.

SECURITY: Bid Bond $ 0 / Performance Bond $ 0. If a bid bond is required, Bidder must submit the bid bond with the Bid. If a performance bond is required, Bidder must submit the performance bond to the solicitation contact within ten (10) days after award. The bond must be from a surety licensed to do business in Illinois. An irrevocable letter of credit is an acceptable substitute. The form of security must be acceptable to the State.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: In BidBuy, if “Yes” is shown to the question “Is this subject to Small Business Set-Aside?”, then Bidder must be qualified by the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due in order for the Bid to be evaluated. For complete requirements and to qualify Bidder’s business in the Small Business Set-Aside Program, visit the CPO’s website at https://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/Sell2Illinois.aspx.

MINORITY CONTRACTOR INITIATIVE: The State requires a fee of $15 to cover expenses related to the administration of the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. Any bidder awarded a contract of $1,000 or more under Section 20-10, 20-15, 20-25 or 20-30 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) is required to pay a fee of $15. The Comptroller shall deduct the fee from the first check issued to the Vendor under the contract and deposit the fee in the Comptroller’s Administrative Fund. 15 ILCS 405/23.9.

FEDERAL FUNDS: The resulting contract may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds. Upon notice of intent to award, the percentage of the goods and/or services involved which are Federally funded and the dollar amount of such Federal funds will be disclosed.

EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT: Bidders who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. 30 ILCS 500/45-67 and 45-70. Please contact the Illinois Department of Revenue (217-524-4772) for information about tax credits.

GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM: Illinois law and rules govern this solicitation and any resulting contract. Bidder must bring any action relating to this solicitation in the appropriate court in Illinois. This document contains statutory references designated with “ILCS.” Bidder may view the full text at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp. The Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) and the Standard Procurement Rules (44 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1 are applicable to this solicitation and may be respectively viewed at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=532&ChapterID=7 and http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044parts.html.

PUBLIC RECORDS AND REQUESTS FOR CON FIDENTIAL TREATMENT: Bids become the property of the State. All bids will be open to the public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140) and other applicable laws and rules, unless Bidder requests in its Bid that the State treat certain information as confidential. A request for confidential treatment will not supersede the State’s legal obligations under FOIA. The State will not honor requests to keep entire Bids confidential. Bidders must show the specific grounds in FOIA or other law or rule that support confidential treatment. Regardless, the State will disclose the successful Bidder’s name, the substance of the Bid, and the price.

If Bidder requests confidential treatment, Bidder must submit additional copy/copies (see Instructions for Submission of Bids in Section A.10) of the Bid with proposed confidential information redacted. This redacted copy must tell the general nature of the material removed and shall retain as much of the Bid as possible. In a separate attachment, Bidder shall supply a listing of the provisions identified by section number for which it seeks confidential treatment and identify the statutory basis or bases under Illinois law, including a detailed justification for exempting the information from public disclosure. Bidder must label the attachment as “Redacted” and return it in Packet 1.

Bidder will hold harmless and indemnify the State for all costs or damages associated with the State defending Bidder’s request for confidential treatment. Bidder agrees that the State may copy the Bid to facilitate evaluation, or to respond to requests for public records. Bidder warrants that such copying will not violate the rights of any third party.

If the State allows electronic quotes, then when submitting a redacted copy of the Bid via BidBuy, the Bidder shall include “Redacted” in the file name. When attaching the unredacted version, the Bidder shall include “Unredacted” in the file name and check the Confidential box on the Attachments tab which ensures that BidBuy does not display the unredacted document to the public.

RESERVATIONS: Bidder must read and understand the solicitation and tailor the Bid and all activities to ensure compliance. The State reserves the right to amend the solicitation, reject any or all bids, award by item, group of items, or grand total, and waive minor defects. The State may request a clarification, inspect Bidder’s premises, interview staff, request a presentation, or otherwise verify the contents of the Bid, including information about subcontractors and suppliers. The State will make all decisions on compliance, evaluation, and terms and conditions, and shall make decisions in the best interests of the State and in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/), associated administrative rules and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations. This competitive process may require that the Bidder provide additional information or otherwise cooperate with the State. If a bidder does not comply with requests for information or cooperate, the State may reject the bid as non-responsive to the solicitation. Submitting a bid does not entitle the Bidder to an award or a contract. Posting a Vendor’s name in a Bulletin notice does not entitle the Vendor to a contract. The State is not responsible for and will not pay any costs associated with the preparation and submission of any bid. Awarded Vendor(s) shall not commence and will not be paid for any billable work undertaken prior to the date all parties execute the contract, unless approved in writing in advance by the State Purchasing Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer (or designee).

AWARD: The State is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this solicitation. If the State issues an award, the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. However, The State reserves the right to award by Category Line Item. The low-cost will be calculated by applying the % discount bid to the designated pricing. The State will post a notice to the Bulletin identifying the apparent low-cost bidder. The State may accept or reject a bidder’s bid as submitted or may require contract negotiations. If negotiations do not result in an acceptable agreement, the State may reject the bidder’s bid and begin negotiations with another bidder. Awards are not final until all protests are resolved.

INVOICING ADDRESS: The awarded Vendor shall invoice at the completion of the contract unless invoicing is tied in the contract to milestones, deliverables, or other invoicing requirements agreed to in the contract. The release order contains the “Bill-to Address:” where invoices should be sent.

Vendor shall not bill for any taxes unless accompanied by proof the State is subject to the tax. If necessary, Vendor may request the applicable Agency’s Illinois tax exemption number and Federal tax exemption information.

PROTEST REVIEW OFFICE: Bidders may submit a written protest to the Protest Review Office following the requirements of the Standard Procurement Rules. 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.5550. For protests related to specifications, the Protest Review Office must physically receive the protest no later than fourteen (14) days after the solicitation or related Amendment was posted on the Bulletin. For protests related to rejection of individual bids or awards, the protest must be received by close of business no later than fourteen (14) days after the protesting party knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest. The Protest Review Office information is as follows:

Chief Procurement Office Email: eec.legalstaff@illinois.gov Attn: Protest Review Office

Springfield, IL 62706 EVALUATION PROCESS: The State evaluates three categories of information: Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Price. The State will consider the information provided and the quality of that information when evaluating the bidder’s bid. If the State finds a failure or deficiency, the State may reject the bid or reflect the failure or deficiency in the evaluation.

A.22.1. RESPONSIVENESS: A responsive bidder is one who submits a bid that conforms in all material respects to the Invitation for Bid and includes all required forms. Required forms may include, but may not be limited to:

A.22.1.1. Subcontractor Disclosure: If the Bid includes any subcontractors, then Bidder shall provide the names and addresses of subcontractors in the CONTRACT, Part 1.6.

A.22.1.2. If completing Forms B, then responsiveness may include and may not be limited to:

· Active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration # with expiration date

· Disclosure of lobbyists for Bidder and parent entity(ies)

· Disclosure of pending and current contracts

· Certifications timely to this solicitation A.22.1.3. If completing Forms A, required forms may include and may not be limited to:

· Business and Directory Information: Bidder should complete and return the Business and Directory Information form in Forms A, Part 1.

· Illinois Department of Human Rights Public Contracts Number: Bidder shall complete and return the IDHR Public Contracts Number form in Forms A, Part 2.

· Authorized to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in Illinois: A person (other than an individual acting as a sole proprietor) must be a duly constituted legal entity prior to submitting a bid and authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in Illinois prior to execution of the contract. For more information, see Authorized to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in Illinois in Forms A, Part 3.

· Standard Certifications: Offeror shall complete and return the Standard Certifications form in Forms A, Part 4.

· State Board of Elections Registration: Vendor or Bidder may be prohibited from making political contributions and be required to register with the State Board of Elections. For more information, see State Board of Elections in Forms A, Part 5.

· Disclosure of Business Operations with Iran: Offeror should complete and return the Disclosure of Business Operations with Iran form in Forms A, Part 6.

· Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest: Bidder shall complete and return the Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest form in Forms A, Part 7, or in the Illinois Procurement Gateway.

· Taxpayer Identification Number: Bidder shall complete and return the Taxpayer Identification form in Forms A, Part 8.

A.22.1.4. The State will determine whether the Bid meets the stated requirements. Minor differences or deviations that have negligible impact on the price or suitability of the supply or service to meet the State’s needs may be accepted or corrections allowed. If no bidder meets a particular requirement, the State may waive that requirement.

A.22.1.5. When the specification calls for “Brand Name or Equal,” the brand name product is acceptable. Other products will be considered with proof the other product meets stated specifications and is equivalent to the brand product in terms of quality, performance, and desired characteristics.

A.22.1.6. The State will determine whether Bids complied with the instructions for submitting bids. Except for late submissions, and other requirements that by law must be part of the submission, the State may require that a bidder correct any deficiencies as a condition of further evaluation.

A.22.1.7. Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers. Any dealer submitting a bid hereby guarantees that it is an authorized dealer of the manufacturer and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the dealer with all quantities of products required by the dealer in fulfillment of its obligations under any resultant contract with the State and all standard warranties shall be honored upon purchase. Bidder must submit authorized dealer letter with bid.

A.22.1.8. The State reserves the right to request bid samples after the bid opening date to ensure specifications are met. Bidders must identify the items with the bidder’s company name and corresponding line item. Bidders will be contacted by the State in writing with the designated address for shipping samples.

If samples are requested, the samples must be received at the address provided at the time of the State’s request within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the request or the bid will be deemed non-responsive.

A.22.1.9. No payment will be made for samples, however, samples not destroyed by examination or testing will be returned to bidder at the bidder’s expense, if so requested. When bidders desire samples to be returned, they should mark samples “Please return samples” and include a prepaid postage label.

A.22.1.10. The State will determine whether the quote meets the stated requirements. Minor differences or deviations that have negligible impact on the price or suitability of the medical supplies to meet the State’s needs may be accepted or corrections allowed. If no bidder meets a particular requirement, the State may waive that requirement.

A.22.1.11. The bidder shall submit a MSRP list in Microsoft Excel or CSV format at the time of the bid. This price list must include, at a minimum, the Manufacturer, Product number (also referred as catalog, item, stock, model), Product Description, Unit Cost per each, how it is packaged (each, 50, box, 100, case), cost per how it is shipped (box or case). The State will evaluate bids on price per unit regardless of how it is shipped. Providing a link to a website does not meet the requirement and bidders will be considered non-responsive if they do not include the catalog as required.

A.22.1.12. Prices must include all costs shipped F.O.B. Destination and may not include any additional costs due to taxes (federal or otherwise) unless accompanied by proof the State is subject to the tax.

A.22.2. RESPONSIBILITY: A responsible Bidder is one who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and who has the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. The State determines whether the Bidder is a “responsible” bidder; a bidder with whom the State can or should do business. For example, the State may consider the following:

A.22.2.1. A “prohibited bidder” includes any person assisting an employee of the State of Illinois by reviewing, drafting, directing, or preparing any invitation for bids, a request for proposal, or request for information, or providing similar assistance unless such assistance was part of a publicly issued opportunity to review drafts of all or part of these documents. For purposes of this section, an employee of the State of Illinois means one who, by the nature of his or her duties, has the authority to participate personally and substantially in the decision to award a State contract. No person or business shall submit specifications to a State agency unless requested to do so by an employee of the State. No person or business that contracts with a State agency to write specifications for a particular procurement need shall submit a bid or proposal or receive a contract for that procurement need.

Nothing herein is intended to prohibit a Vendor from bidding or offering to supply developing technology, goods or services after providing the State with a demonstration of the developing technology, goods, or services; provided the subject of the demonstration to the State represents industry trends and innovation and is not specifically designed to meet the State's needs. Nothing herein is intended to prohibit a person or business from submitting a bid or offer or entering into a contract if the person or business: (i) initiates a communication with an employee to provide general information about products, services, or industry best practices and, if applicable, that communication is documented in accordance with Section 50-39 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/) or (ii) responds to a communication initiated by an employee of the State for the purposes of providing information to evaluate new products, trends, services, or technologies (30 ILCS 500/50-10.5).

A.22.2.2. Other factors that the State may evaluate to determine responsibility include, but are not limited to: political contributions, certifications, conflict of interest, financial disclosures, taxpayer identification number, past performance in business or industry, references (including those found outside the offer,) compliance with applicable laws, financial responsibility, insurability, effective equal opportunity compliance, payment of prevailing wages if required by law, capacity to produce or sources of supply, and the ability to provide required maintenance service or other matters relating to the bidder’s ability to deliver in the quality and quantity within the time and price as specified in this solicitation.

A.22.2.3. Awarded bidders must at all times have financial resources sufficient, in the opinion of the State, to ensure performance of the contract and must provide proof upon request. The State may require a performance bond if, in the opinion of the State, it ensures performance of the contract. The State may terminate the contract, consistent with the termination for cause provision of the contract, if the Vendor lacks the financial resources to perform under the contract.

A.22.2.4. The State may require that a bidder correct any deficiencies as a condition of further evaluation.

A.22.3. PRICE: The State identifies the lowest priced bidder that meets responsibility and responsiveness requirements. The lowest priced bidder will be calculated by applying the discount percentage bid to the MSRP list submitted for each Medical Supplies Line Item. The State ranks bids in order of price when appropriate.