Jpmc glass beads for traffic paint

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking bids for the supply of glass reflective beads for use in traffic paint applications. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) establishes a joint purchasing master contract with an initial 24-month term, enabling the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other governmental units to purchase glass beads on an as-needed basis. The IFB specifies four line items for the purchase of Type B glass beads, with quantities ranging from 500,000 to 3,000,000 pounds. The beads must comply with IDOT's standard specifications and be delivered to IDOT or other designated locations. Proposals are due by January 28, 2020, and the contract is expected to begin on April 1, 2020. Pricing must remain firm for the first 12 months, after which vendors can request a price adjustment of up to 5% if their costs have increased by more than 5%.

The IFB does not contain any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no stated requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated value of the contract is not to exceed $5 million over the initial two-year term, and it is an indefinite quantity master contract with no maximum contract amount specified.