Jpmc glass beads for traffic paint

The State of Illinois is procuring glass beads for pavement line marking through a joint purchase master contract. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase glass reflective beads on an as-needed basis. The contract term will begin upon the last dated signature of the parties and end on 11/30/22, with the total term not to exceed 10 years. All glass beads provided under this contract must comply with Illinois Department of Transportation specifications. Vendors will be required to provide annual usage reports to CMS. The pricing terms must remain firm for the first year, and after the first year, vendors may request economic price adjustments limited to once per 12-month period, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

This solicitation does not include any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business participation goals. However, the state has provided a Certified BEP Directory for the commodity code 55004 - Beads, Glass, Sign and Stripe, which could be a useful resource for agencies looking to source these products from certified diverse suppliers. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and the total estimated contract value is not specified. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy system, as the state will only accept electronic submissions for this competitive solicitation.