JPMC Lab Supplies, Chemicals, Equipment

The State of Illinois is procuring laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The contract, which has a reference number of B-29817, will be a Joint Purchase Master Contract available for use by all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within the State of Illinois. The contract will have a five-year term, with no option to renew. Vendors must submit pricing as a percentage discount from their published catalog, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest evaluated price. The IFB outlines detailed product and service requirements, including delivery, reporting, and customer service expectations. There is a pre-bid conference scheduled for July 21, 2022 to provide an overview of the procurement requirements.

The solicitation includes a 14% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for participation by certified minority-owned, women-owned, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses, but no Veteran Small Business goal. Vendors must submit a BEP Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will meet the goal through self-performance or subcontracting, and provide documentation of any Good Faith Efforts if they cannot fully meet the goal. The total contract value is estimated, and the State prohibits the inclusion of additional charges or taxes not specifically approved. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to submit a responsive bid.