JPMC Laboratory Helium Cylinder Tank Rentals

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the rental of laboratory helium cylinder tanks. The contract will be a Joint Purchase Master Contract that will enable CMS, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase the helium cylinder tank rentals on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The contract will have a term of up to one and a half (1.5) years, with no option to renew, and will cover the Central Region of Illinois, including counties such as Champaign, McLean, Sangamon, and Adams. Bids are due by February 1, 2022, and pricing for the helium cylinder tank rentals must be submitted per unit of measure, with all costs included and shipped F.O.B. Destination. The contract will allow for economic price adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals for this solicitation. The procurement documents do not indicate any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the available budget range or estimated award value for this contract opportunity is not disclosed in the provided materials.