DCFS PO23-172 Statewide Office Furniture IFB, AW

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a one-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) master contract for statewide office furniture. The resulting contract will have a Not To Exceed (NTE) value of $700,000 and will allow DCFS and other state agencies to procure various office furniture items on an as-needed basis, including task chairs, conference chairs, desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, and conference tables. The IFB outlines detailed specifications for the required furniture, including features, sizes, and warranties. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system, and the bid due date is December 16, 2022. The contract term is for one year, with no option to renew.

The IFB includes a 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities participation, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Vendors must complete and submit a BEP Utilization Plan, which includes certifications, disclosures, and documentation of good faith efforts if the full goal cannot be met. The State reserves the right to award by line item and may consider factors such as responsibility, responsiveness, and pricing when evaluating bids. While the IFB does not identify any incumbent contractors, the $700,000 NTE value suggests this may be a significant contract opportunity for qualified vendors.