JPMC Carpentry by Region S

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish multiple joint purchasing master contracts for carpentry services within the South territory of the state, which includes Regions 8, 9, and 10. The purpose is to enable governmental units in the South territory to procure carpentry services on an as-needed basis during the contract period, which is expected to have a three-year term with a total term not to exceed ten years. Pricing must include the highest prevailing wage rate within each region, fringe benefits, employer expenses, and all other costs associated with the work, while material costs will be billed at the vendor's cost. There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran small business participation goals associated with this solicitation, and the State makes no guarantee of actual usage of the contract in each region.

The IFB is posted on the State's BidBuy system, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM CST, where potential bidders will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the solicitation requirements. Bids are due by June 1, 2023. The State anticipates making multiple awards, with 100% of the value in each region to be awarded to at least a Primary and Secondary vendor, as there have been no previous awards in these regions.