JPMC Institutional Wearing Apparel

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for institutional wearing apparel. The purpose of this four-year contract is to enable CMS, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase a wide range of institutional clothing items including shirts, pants, socks, undergarments, outerwear, and gloves on an as-needed basis. The IFB provides detailed specifications for each item, including materials, construction, and sizing requirements. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis and be inclusive of all costs. The contract includes an economic price adjustment clause tied to the Producer Price Index, allowing for one upward price adjustment per 12-month period. Bids are due by the specified "Bid Opening Date" listed in the BidBuy portal, and the State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price.

The IFB includes a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority-owned, women-owned, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses. A Veteran Small Business Program (VSBP) goal is also included. Vendors must submit a utilization plan demonstrating how they will meet the goals through self-performance, subcontracting with certified BEP/VSBP firms, or requesting a waiver or reduction if the goals cannot be fully met. The State makes no guarantee of order quantities under this indefinite-quantity contract. The current incumbent vendor is Stitch Me LLC.