JPMC Flood Emergency and Control Products

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for Flood Emergency and Control Products. The required products include polypropylene woven sand bags and reinforced poly sheeting, with detailed specifications provided. The contract has an initial term of five years, with a maximum total term of ten years. Bidders must establish a "guaranteed reserve" inventory of the products to be made available during the contract, with 24-hour delivery required during emergency events. The procurement includes a 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and pricing will be subject to economic adjustments based on the Producer Price Index. The State reserves the right to order outside the contract if the vendor cannot provide required quantities during emergencies, and disputes between vendors and governmental entities will be resolved between the affected parties. Subcontracting is allowed, with detailed reporting requirements.

The procurement does not include a small business set-aside or veteran-owned small business goals. However, the State has provided a directory of over 100 Certified Vendors for Flood Emergency Control Products, which may be eligible to bid on this opportunity. The IFB requires vendors to submit a Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will utilize BEP certified subcontractors to meet the contract-specific participation goal. Failure to meet the BEP requirements can result in contract termination and other remedies. The State has not provided any information on the incumbent vendors, award values, or budget ranges for this procurement.