CANCELED-JPMC Fire Extinguishers

This state and local contract opportunity was posted by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for the purchase of fire extinguishers on an as-needed basis over a 3-year term. The purpose is to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase fire extinguishers under the contract. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines the requirements for vendors to submit pricing on a per-item basis, including all shipping costs for F.O.B. destination. Vendors may request one upward price adjustment per 12-month period based on changes in the Producer Price Index. The contract is an indefinite quantity contract, and there is no guarantee of order quantities. Vendor invoices will be billed directly to each participating governmental unit or not-for-profit agency, and disputes between vendors and agencies will be resolved between the affected parties.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, and CMS anticipates making multiple awards to responsive and responsible bidders who submit reasonable bids. Vendors must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and submit a required IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form as part of their bid. The solicitation does not contain any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals. No additional details are provided regarding possible award values or budget ranges, and the contract opportunity has been canceled.