JPMC Carpentry by Region C

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for JPMC Carpentry Services by Region C. The purpose is to establish multiple joint purchasing master contracts to enable governmental units in the Central (C) Territory to procure carpentry services on an as-needed basis during a three-year contract term. The State anticipates awarding multiple primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary vendors for Regions 5, 6, and 7, with the initial 65% of Region 5 already awarded to a primary vendor. Bidders must submit hourly labor rates that include prevailing wages, fringe benefits, and all associated expenses, as well as material costs to be billed at vendor's cost. The contract term shall not exceed ten years total, and the State makes no guarantee of actual usage in each region. Bid submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of July 6, 2023.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides for this procurement. Disputes between vendors and governmental units shall be resolved between the affected parties, and payments are subject to the State Prompt Payment Act. The contract is contingent upon appropriation and budget availability, and the State has not provided any incumbent vendor or current contractor information. The anticipated award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not specified.