JPMC Dishwashing Supplies, Institutional

The state of Illinois is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for dishwashing chemical compounds, concentrated rinse additives, concentrated lime solvents, and dishwashing supplies for automatic dishwashing machines. The contract is intended for use by all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within Illinois. The initial contract term is up to 4 years with no renewal options, and the total contract term may not exceed 10 years. Vendors must provide dispensing equipment, installation, maintenance, and repair services as part of the contract. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-unit basis, and economic price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index will be allowed after the first year of the contract. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 25, 2021 to explain the contract requirements, including a 5% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, woman, and person with disability owned businesses.

The contract opportunity has a 5% BEP participation requirement, but no Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goal. The contract was previously awarded to Ecolab, Inc. for a 48-month term with a total award value of $1,189,772.59. Vendors must complete the appropriate Forms A or Forms B and submit their bids electronically through the state's BidBuy procurement platform by the April 13, 2021 due date. No maximum contract value has been specified, as this is an indefinite quantity contract based on the state's actual usage and needs.