JPMC Lab Supplies, Chemicals & Equipment

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for lab supplies, chemicals, and equipment. The purpose is to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in the state of Illinois to purchase these items on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The contract will have an initial term of three years with the potential for three one-year renewal options. The IFB includes a core list of 679 frequently purchased line items across various lab supply and equipment categories, as well as a catalog-based pricing structure with varying percentage discounts from the catalog prices. Bidders are required to provide a percentage discount off the listed items on a separate pricing attachment. Key requirements include the ability to accept online orders, provide real-time pricing and availability, and meet specific delivery timeframes and fill rates. Pricing terms allow for annual economic adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for relevant product categories.

The IFB includes a 1% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and bidders may be required to provide a Veteran Small Business Utilization Plan if a goal is included. Purchases over $50,000 and certain specialty items are excluded from the contract. The State reserves the right to audit pricing for reasonableness and require adjustments as needed to align with competitive market rates. The contract was previously awarded to Fisher Scientific Company LLC, with a total award amount of $4,426,213.14 for the initial three-year term.