JPMC Fire Extinguishers

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for fire extinguishers. The purpose of this contract is to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase fire extinguishers on an as-needed basis over a 3-year contract term, with a maximum total term of 10 years. The contract is expected to have an annual value over $50,000, and bids must be submitted through the BidBuy e-procurement system by the specified due date and time. Pricing must be submitted on a per-item basis with delivery to be F.O.B. Destination, and vendor pricing may be adjusted annually based on changes in the Producer Price Index (PPI). The State will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the contract will be an indefinite quantity agreement with no guarantee of actual order quantities.

This procurement opportunity has a 4% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal. Vendors must complete and submit the required Vendor Disclosure forms and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan to demonstrate how they will meet or make good faith efforts to meet the participation goals. The related materials do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on the potential award value or budget range for this contract.