JPMC Carpentry by Region C

The State of Illinois Central Management Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a joint purchase master contract for carpentry services across Territory C, which encompasses Regions 5, 6, and 7. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, and will enable governmental units to procure carpentry services on an as-needed basis. Services include minor alterations and repairs to interior and exterior structures, such as drywall patching, window and door repairs, surface maintenance, and hardware replacements. Vendors must provide all labor, tools, and equipment, with requirements to respond to routine work within eight hours and emergency services within two hours. Bidders must have at least two years of carpentry service experience and current required licenses and certificates. The contract will award up to four contractors in each region at Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary levels, with the primary vendor receiving 60% of the contract allocation. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 11 AM via Webex Video Meeting, and bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by the specified bid opening date of July 15, 2025.

The procurement includes Business Enterprise Program requirements, with vendors required to submit Vendor Disclosure and Utilization Plans. Bidders must comply with comprehensive state certification requirements, including 33 specific compliance areas covering legal, ethical, financial, labor, and operational standards. Material cost estimates vary by region, with $125,000 for Region 5, $1,000,000 for Region 6, and $750,000 for Region 7. The contract emphasizes prevailing wage compliance, with labor hour costs reflecting the highest prevailing wage rate in each region, including fringe benefits and associated expenses. Vendors who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. No major repairs exceeding $50,000 can be performed without pre-approval from the Capital Development Board. The contract is available to all governmental units across Illinois, with each entity maintaining separate billing and liability. Successful bidders may be required to provide bonds or letters of credit, and the bid will remain firm for 180 days from the opening date.