JPMC CUSTOM WINDOW ENVELOPES 9 and 10

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for the provision of JPMC Custom Window Envelopes 9 and 10 on an as-needed basis over a four-year contract term. The procurement is open to all Governmental Units and Qualified Not-For-Profit Agencies in Illinois. The IFB details the required specifications for the envelopes, including window sizes, window placement, window patch material, envelope flaps, printing process, and paper requirements. Vendors must submit bids by January 13, 2022, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. The IFB outlines the pricing terms, including provisions for economic price adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index.

The solicitation has a 12% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal. A pre-bid conference will be held on December 14, 2021, to discuss the BEP and VSBP requirements. The contract is an indefinite quantity agreement, and there is no guarantee of minimum order quantities. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or due to lack of appropriated funds. The solicitation does not provide details on pricing, set asides, incumbent information, funding sources, or contract value.