Q and A Police Supplies.docx
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- JPMC Police Supplies
- Solicitation number
- 20-416CMS-BOSS4-B-14987
- Issued by
- St. Clair County, Illinois
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The document provided is a Q&A document related to a police supplies contract opportunity issued by the State of Illinois (JPMC Police Supplies 20-416CMS-BOSS4-B-14987). The contract covers various police equipment and supplies including tactical holsters, gas mask pouches, expandable batons, and other related items. The contract has a fulfillment timeline requirement of 5-15 days, though the vendor notes this may be challenging for certain mandated manufacturer items. The state is open to substitutions if the vendor can show exceptions. The contract allows for purchase orders to be placed directly by end-user agencies through the state's BidBuy procurement system. Bidders are required to follow the specifications outlined in Section A.22.1.5 of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) document.
Regarding pricing, the state has not provided current manufacturer information or pricing details. Vendors are advised to submit a FOIA request to obtain historical purchase order details. The state is open to alternative products that may be of lower price and quality than the specified ASP baton, provided they meet the requirements. Overall, this contract covers a range of essential police supplies for the state of Illinois.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Notice of Electronic Submission Only~52.pdf | ||
| R-32672 Police Supplies BEP Rerun Vender List 62420.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| IFB JPMC Police Supplies.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A~41.PDF | ||
| R-32672 Police Supplies Rerun 062420 VSBP Vendor List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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JPMC POLICE SUPPLIES
20-416CMS-BOSS4-B-14987
Questions and Answers
Question 1:
Fulfillment Timing For certain items with mandated manufacturers (e.g. Safariland products), the fulfillment timeline of 5 and 15 days is rarely possible. Does the State understand that issue and/or is the State open to alternate products with immediate availability?
Answer 1:
Please refer to the IFB document, Section C, Exceptions page that you may use to show any exceptions you are requesting to the contract.
Please refer to Section A.22.1.5. concerning the requirement of brand name items.
Question 3:
How many PO’s have been issued annually over the most recent contract and what is the average dollar value of the PO. If possible, what is the weight of each PO?
ANSWER:
This information must be obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by sending an email to Robert.osgood@illinois.gov
Question 4:
Items Related Item 8, can you share the current manufacturer and model number in use? HOLSTER, TACTICAL THIGH, FOR PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
Item 31, can you share the current brand of cap protector?
Item 36, JACKET, RAID, BLACK, can you provide the current manufacturer and style number in use? Also can you provide the manufacturer of the yellow reflective material used for lettering? If manufacture is not available, can you provide a photo of the lettering on the jacket?
Item 41, Trauma bag, can you provide the manufacturer and style number being used today?
Item 37, POUCH, GAS MASKcan you provide the manufacturer and style?
Item 75, BATON, EXPANDABLE 21", note that there is a tremendous variation in price and quality for this type of baton. The State has specified ASP friction lock baton F21B previously. Is this the item requested or is the State open to a similar baton of lesser price & quality?
Item 79, can you share the current brand and style number of this helmet?
ANSWER:
This information must be obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by sending an email to Robert.osgood@illinois.gov
Question 5: What method will be used to place purchase orders and will they be made directly by the end user agencies?
ANSWER:
BidBuy is the procurement system used by State Agencies.
Typically purchase orders are created electronically and by the end user.
Question 6: Can bidders offer substitute products?
ANSWER:
Refer to Section A.22.1.5. of the IFB document.
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