Jpmc dry goods bedding and towels

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) to provide dry goods, bedding, and towels to state agencies and qualified not-for-profit organizations. The contract covers a wide range of products including blankets, sheets, and towels. Bidders may bid on all or some of the line items, and estimated quantities are not guaranteed. The contract will have an initial term of three years with no renewal options, and the total contract term will not exceed ten years. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by June 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and any questions must be submitted in writing seven days prior to the bid opening. Vendors must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and meet all state certification and disclosure requirements.

This contract does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran set-aside goals. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including Acme Supply Co., Ltd., Bob Barker Company, Inc., Charm-Tex, Now Linen LLC, and Tab Textile Co., Inc. The total estimated annual value of the contract is $355,338.58, and there were four unsuccessful bidders. The contract is overseen by the Central Management Services department, and the agency contact is Linda Tribbet.