JPMC Business Cards SUP

The state of Illinois, specifically St. Clair County, has issued a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for business cards through the Central Management Services (CMS) department. The contract has been awarded to Transitions, NFP dba The Printer's Mark/Transitions Mental Health Services for the procurement of business card printing services. The contract term is set for 36 months, running from 02/15/2025 through 02/14/2028, with the potential for additional renewal periods. The procurement process was conducted under State Use Vendor approval per JCAR Section 1.4535 c) and CPO-GS Notice 2014.09. The total contract award amount is $86,400.00, and the solicitation (Bid Number 25-416CMS-BOSS4-B-45823) is open to all Governmental Units and Qualified Not-For-Profit Agencies as defined in the contract specifications. The due date for responding to this opportunity is January 13, 2025, and interested parties must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the procurement documents.

The contract has specific provisions for employing persons with disabilities, with the awarded vendor committed to providing employment and job training through this business card service contract. There are no specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization plan goals, with both percentages listed at 0%. The contract is designed as a joint purchase master contract, meaning multiple governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies can utilize the contract, though actual spend may vary from the estimated amount. The State Use Committee has reviewed and determined the pricing as fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The contract requires posting notice on BidBuy for transparency if the procurement exceeds the small purchase threshold. Any potential contractors must obtain all required approvals from Agency and State Purchasing Officers before initiating services, and upon contract execution, signed copies must be forwarded to CMS for their records.