JPMC Carpentry by Region South

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for JPMC Carpentry Services in the South region of the state. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish multiple joint purchasing master contracts to enable governmental units within the South territory to procure carpentry services on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The State is seeking bids from responsible vendors to provide minor alterations, repairs, and replacements to interior and exterior structures such as doors, windows, floors, walls, and ceilings. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis, with the work and timeline agreed upon by the facility manager and vendor prior to commencement. The resulting contract(s) are expected to be over $50,000 in value annually and shall have a term of three (3) years, with no total term exceeding ten (10) years. Vendors must submit pricing based on the highest prevailing wage rate within each region, which includes all labor, materials, equipment, and other associated costs.

There are no small business, minority contractor, or veteran small business participation goals for this solicitation. The State will make awards to every responsive and responsible bidder who submits a reasonable bid, with primary, secondary, tertiary, and subsequent vendors determined in order of lowest to highest overall bid. The State makes no guarantee of the actual usage of the contracts in each region. Vendors must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and submit the required vendor disclosure forms to be considered for this opportunity. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 18, 2023, and bids are due by April 25, 2023.