JPMC Clocks 2023 SUP

This is a Small Purchase - with Sole Source Conditions procurement conducted by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services. The state is procuring the purchase of quartz wall clocks from a State Use vendor, Chicago Lighthouse Industries, which employs individuals who are legally blind. The clocks come in various colors and sizes, with features like digital atomic time, date, and battery operation. The buyer has determined that Chicago Lighthouse Industries offers the best pricing compared to other commercial suppliers. This contract allows the state to maintain uniformity of analog clocks in state facilities while providing more digital clock options, and continue utilizing the services of the State Use vendor. The total value of the purchase is $5,200, with an estimated additional $50 for a total of $5,250. The contract term is from August 22, 2022 to August 21, 2023 with no renewal option.

This is a sole source procurement to Chicago Lighthouse Industries, a State Use vendor that has a long-standing, positive business relationship with the State of Illinois. The State Use Committee has reviewed the pricing and determined it to be fair and reasonable in accordance with Illinois state law. This contract is open to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies, with the actual spend potentially exceeding the estimated amount. The contract is not a substitute for other required approvals, and the agency must coordinate with the appropriate procurement officers to complete the contract execution process.