JPMC Glass Beads For Traffic Paint

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of JPMC glass beads for traffic paint by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for the supply of glass reflective beads on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The successful vendor will be required to provide glass beads that comply with IDOT's specifications, and deliveries will be made to various IDOT locations throughout the state. The contract term is up to five years, with no option to renew, and the total term cannot exceed ten years. Vendors must submit pricing on a per-unit basis, with the total contract price being estimated. Vendors must agree to extend all contract terms, specifications, and pricing to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies purchasing from the contract.

The procurement has a 7% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. The state has provided a directory of BEP-certified vendors that are eligible to supply the glass beads. Vendors must submit a BEP Utilization Plan as part of their bid, committing to meet the BEP goal through self-performance or subcontracting. The state reserves the right to request bid samples and may deny requests for price increases if the vendor has unresolved complaints for non-delivery or poor-quality service. The contract opportunity does not list any incumbent vendors or provide information on the current budget or award value.