JPMC Liquid Salts, Flakes and Pellets

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for a joint purchase master contract to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase liquid salt solutions, flakes and pellets on an as-needed basis. The resulting contract shall commence upon the last dated signature of the Parties and expire on 09/30/23 with no renewal options. The State may award to multiple vendors to ensure adequate delivery of services. Liquid salt solutions, flakes and pellets must meet specific AASHTO requirements, and the State reserves the right to inspect and test the items. Minimum order quantities, delivery timeframes, and payment terms are provided. The pricing shall remain firm for the first year, with economic adjustments limited to once per 12-month period thereafter based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

The contract has a 12% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities participation, but no Veteran Small Business Program goal. A directory of BEP certified vendors is provided, and the prime contractor is required to contact all vendors on the list to satisfy a Good Faith Effort as part of the BEP goal. The pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding sources, and other salient details are not provided. However, it is noted that any BEP vendor may appear on multiple bids and may even bid as a prime on the procurement. The total award amount is $3,206,512.00.