CHANGE ORDER NOTICE - JPMC Lab Supplies

The Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services (CMS) is issuing a change order notice to extend the Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) 19-416CMS-BOSS4-P-12458 for Lab Supplies, Chemicals & Equipment through May 31, 2026. This is a non-competitive administrative extension rather than a new competitive solicitation. The contract provides laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment on an as-needed basis to governmental units as defined in the original agreement. The procurement was originally executed on November 22, 2019, and has undergone multiple extensions to maintain service continuity while the CMS completes the solicitation process for a replacement contract. The change order was posted on March 17, 2026, with a due date of March 31, 2026, and satisfies posting requirements under Section 33E-9 of the Criminal Code. This extension ensures that governmental entities continue to have access to necessary laboratory supplies and equipment without service interruption during the procurement transition period.

The extension represents a non-competitive action taken to facilitate the seamless transition to a new successor contract, with no new competitive bidding process associated with this change order. The contract maintains the same cost threshold and terms as the original agreement, requiring no additional posting or competitive solicitation requirements. No specific incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the change order notice. The extension does not increase the stated cost parameters and serves solely to extend the contract term to allow adequate time for CMS to complete procurement processes for the replacement contract. This administrative extension ensures service continuity for all governmental entities relying on JPMC Lab Supplies resources while formal procurement of successor contracts is finalized.