JPMC CUSTOM WINDOW ENVELOPES 9 and 10

The State of Illinois is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for JPMC Custom Window Envelopes 9 and 10. The purpose of this contract is to enable state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit organizations throughout Illinois to purchase these custom window envelopes on an as-needed basis over a 4-year contract period. The envelopes must meet specific requirements for window size, placement, patch material, and printing. Bids are due by May 11, 2022, and the contract will have no renewal options. The pricing will be based on minimum order quantities, with an economic adjustment clause allowing for increases based on the Producer Price Index.

This procurement has an 8% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for certified minority, women, and persons with disabilities-owned vendors, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) set-aside. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 26, 2022 to explain the BEP utilization plan requirements. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and meet other eligibility criteria to be considered for award. The contract was previously awarded to Midland Paper Company for $4,340,428.03, with 8% of that amount subcontracted to Montenegro Paper, Ltd.