Jpmc glass beads for traffic paint

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Strategic Sourcing is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a contract for the purchase of reflective glass beads to be used in traffic paint applications across the state, including by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local governmental units. The contract will cover the procurement of varying quantities of Type B glass beads, with delivery requirements ranging from 50 lbs to over 2.2 million lbs. The glass beads must conform to IDOT's "ART.1095.07" standard specifications. Bidders must submit a quote for a single pound price, and the contract will have an initial 12-month term with the option to renew for one additional 12-month period, not to exceed a total of 10 years. The bid opening date is January 14, 2019, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price for the specified glass beads.

This solicitation includes a Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal and a Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal. The total award amount is $2,321,120, and the contract was awarded to Potters Industries, LLC as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract allows governmental units and not-for-profit agencies identified in Attachment B to purchase the glass beads on an as-needed basis during the contract period.