JPMC Envelopes

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services, is procuring JPMC Envelopes under a Joint Purchase Master Contract. The contract will enable the State, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase envelopes on an as-needed basis for an initial term of five years, with up to three additional renewal terms. The total award amount is $6,291,580.20, and the contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Midland Paper Company. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the June 21, 2023 due date. There is a pre-bid conference scheduled for June 12, 2023 to discuss the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) requirements, which include a 23% BEP utilization goal. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and qualified for the Small Business Set-Aside Program, if applicable.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, but the State has designated a 23% BEP utilization goal. BEP and VOSB firms are encouraged to participate as subcontractors, and may also bid as prime vendors. The State may partially or totally fund the contract with Federal funds. No information is provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation documents do not specify any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements.