JPMC Ballasts Fluorescent, HID, LED

The State of Illinois, through its Central Management Services (CMS) Department, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for the procurement of ballasts, including fluorescent, high-intensity discharge (HID), and LED models. The contract will enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase ballasts on an as-needed basis for a 3-year initial term, with the total term not to exceed 10 years. Bidders must provide a discount percentage for each line item, which includes electronic fluorescent lamp ballasts, HID lamp ballasts, and electronic LED lamp conversion ballasts. The State requests that only one brand be submitted per bid, and vendors must provide the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of items from a selected sample of product specifications. The IFB has an 11% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, as evidenced by the Notice of Award for the $150,000 contract issued to Neher Electrical Supply, Inc. out of 5 total bidders. The State has provided a list of BEP-certified vendors, including Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, who should be contacted to satisfy the participation goal. The estimated financial return to the State and the estimated gross revenue to the awarded vendor are not provided, nor are any details on incumbents or funding sources for this procurement.