Jpmc hand tools power

The State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchasing master contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase hand tools and power tools on an as-needed basis. The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with one 24-month renewal option. Vendors must be Factory Authorized Dealers of the specified equipment and provide a comprehensive full-line selection of commercial-industrial power hand tools and accessories from a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list. Vendors should submit bids as a single percentage discount off the MSRP, and the awarded vendor will be required to provide an annual usage report. The bid requires vendors to provide their proposed brand, item number, unit of measure, MSRP, and total cost for each of the 24 line items listed, which include various cordless and corded power tools from the Milwaukee brand.

The solicitation has a 2% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal. A directory of BEP certified vendors in Illinois has been provided to fulfill this set-aside requirement. The contract is open to multiple vendors, and the BEP certified vendors can be used to satisfy the set-aside goal, which may be a percentage of the total contract value. The total payments under this contract are not capped, as it is an indefinite quantity master contract, but the funding source and budget range have not been specified.