JPMC Carpentry by Region N

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for joint purchasing master contracts for carpentry services across Territory N, which encompasses Regions 2, 3, and 4. The procurement aims to establish multiple contracts enabling governmental units to procure carpentry services on an as-needed basis from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. The scope of work includes minor alterations and repairs for interior and exterior structures, such as drywall patching, window repairs, roof maintenance, and door hardware replacement. Bidders must have at least two years of carpentry services experience and current required licenses, with pricing based on labor hour costs that include the highest prevailing wage rate within each region, fringe benefits, and operational expenses. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 11 AM via Webex, with electronic bid submissions required through BidBuy by the bid opening date, and bids remaining firm for 180 days. Material costs are estimated at $75,000 for Region 2, $50,000 for Region 3, and $75,000 for Region 4, with vendors expected to respond to routine work repairs within eight hours and emergency services within two hours.

The contract includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with a focus on local employment and business enterprise program compliance. Vendors must employ at least 90% Illinois laborers during periods of excessive unemployment and are prohibited from subcontracting labor, though they may recruit temporary employees from local union halls. The procurement utilizes a multi-vendor award strategy, with vendors ranked as primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary, receiving contract allocations of 60%, 25%, 15%, and 5% respectively across the regions. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Standard Illinois Certifications, and Vendor Disclosure forms, which cover areas such as tax compliance, ethical conduct, and business eligibility. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for multiple awards to responsive and responsible bidders, with end-users contacting vendors in order of their awarded status. The contract does not specify a maximum total payment amount, as it is an indefinite quantity master contract, but requires detailed invoicing and written estimates for jobs exceeding $500.