JPMC Casual Footwear

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a 4-year Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for the procurement of casual footwear, including shoes, slippers, and athletic/sportsman type boots and shoes. The contract will allow for the purchase of these items on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed quantities, to be delivered to various locations within Illinois. Bids are due by September 10, 2024, and the contract is expected to have an effective date of March 31, 2025 or upon final execution, whichever is later. The IFB includes detailed pricing and economic adjustment terms, allowing for one price increase per 12-month period based on the Producer Price Index for rubber and plastics footwear.

The solicitation contains a 3% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 27, 2024 to provide an overview of the BEP and VSBP goals and utilization plan process. The resulting contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds and includes set-aside provisions for BEP and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified vendors. The current certified vendor list includes three vendors - FHL Trading, Inc., One Way Safety, LLC, and Wright The Vision Enterprises, LLC - all of which hold WBE and MBE certifications. No specific details are provided regarding incumbent vendors, award values, or budget ranges.