JPMC Laundry Equipment Leases by Region

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is seeking bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract to enable state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to lease commercial laundry equipment across three designated regions in Illinois. The contract will include various models of washers and dryers for a 36-month lease term, with specific technical requirements outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). Vendors must submit a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) parts list and provide a discount percentage for spare and replacement parts. The contract will have a five-year term with no option to renew, and the State reserves the right to purchase the leased equipment at the end of the lease term at a predetermined discount off the original MSRP. Bids are due by February 16, 2022, and a pre-bid conference will be held on January 27, 2022 to address the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals.

This solicitation has a 3% BEP goal, but no VSBP goal is specified. A directory of BEP-certified vendors for transportation and freight services has been provided to assist prospective bidders. The State will only accept electronic submissions through the BidBuy system, and pricing information must be entered either on the items tab or in pricing attachments. Pricing will likely be negotiated with the awarded vendors during the contracting process, and the current environment and funding sources are not specified in the available documents.