JPMC Institutional Wearing Apparel

This procurement opportunity is for the State of Illinois to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for institutional wearing apparel to be utilized by governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies across the state. The contract will have a term of four years with no option to renew, and the total term including any extensions cannot exceed ten years. Vendors must be registered in the BidBuy procurement system to enter into the resulting contract. Pricing for the items shall be submitted per unit of measurement, and the State may receive up to a 0% discount for payment within 0 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Economic price adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index will be allowed no more than once per 12-month period. The solicitation has a 7% goal for participation by businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, but does not have a veteran small business participation goal. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy system by May 27, 2021. A pre-bid conference will be held on May 20, 2021 to provide an overview of the BEP and VSBP requirements.

The state has provided a directory of certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBEs) that may be eligible to participate in this contract opportunity. However, the documentation does not indicate any set-aside or restriction that would limit the procurement to only MBE/WBE or veteran-owned firms. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or the anticipated contract value or budget range.