JPMC DRY GOODS BEDDING and TOWELS

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a 3-year joint purchasing master contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase dry goods, bedding, and towels on an as-needed basis. The IFB lists 24 product items, including bedspreads, blankets, dishcloths, towels, pillow cases, and sheets, with detailed specifications and quantities ranging from 52 to 10,710 units. Vendors must provide unit pricing, and deliveries must be made in poly bags with the manufacturer's label attached. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 10, 2019, and bids are due by October 18, 2019. The contract will allow for pricing adjustments based on changes in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals associated with this solicitation. The contract was awarded to Tabb Textile Co., Inc. for the majority of line items and to Acme Supply Co., Ltd. for two line items, for a total award amount of $338,596.76. The contract is available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois, and there are no renewal options. The award decision was based on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidders, and the contract does not include any Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Business Program participation requirements.