JPMC Carpentry by Region S

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish multiple joint purchasing master contracts for carpentry services by region in the South (S) Territory. The resulting contract(s) will have a term of three (3) years, with no option to renew, and will enable governmental units within Regions 8, 9, and 10 to procure carpentry repair and maintenance services on an as-needed basis. Pricing is structured as a per hour labor rate that includes the highest prevailing wage rate within each region, fringe benefits, and other associated costs, as well as a fixed material cost line item. This is an indefinite quantity contract, and the State makes no guarantee of actual usage in each region. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 10, 2023 to allow potential bidders to learn about the procurement requirements.

This solicitation does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals. The primary vendor selected for Regions 8, 9, and 10 is Schomburg & Schomburg Construction, Inc., who will be awarded 65% of the total estimated contract value of $203,573.99, while the remaining 35% may be re-bid. The State determined the price to be fair and reasonable, and all other prospective bidders had a reasonable time and opportunity to respond. Vendors must complete and submit various required forms, including a Vendor Disclosure, IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, and other certifications.