JPMC Corrugated Boxes SUP

The State of Illinois has issued a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) opportunity for the procurement of corrugated boxes. The contract will be made available to governmental units in Illinois on an as-needed basis during the contract period, which is an indefinite quantity with an estimated value of $515,129.68. The Arc of the Quad Cities Area was selected as the awarded vendor for all 40 line items. The contract term is from 12/06/2024, with no renewal options. The contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The vendor's Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran's Business (VBP) utilization plan goals were 0%.

The contract is approved for the State Use program, and the award decision was based on the justification presented by the purchasing agency. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) was authorized to contract with Arc of the Quad Cities Area without advertising or calling for bids, effective upon execution and ending 12/06/2024 with no renewal option, in the total amount of $500,200.00. The contract will provide 8 persons with disabilities employment and job training. CMS is required to post a notice of the State Use contract on BidBuy, and the Illinois State Use Committee has reviewed the Agency's price for the proposed agreement and determined it to be fair and reasonable.