JPMC Mats Towels Uniforms

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to obtain mats, towels, uniforms, and other building maintenance and housekeeping supplies on an as-needed basis for a term of five years. The contract will allow end-users to order any quantity of the specified products without minimum order or delivery charges, and to add or delete line items during the life of the contract. Vendor performance and compliance with the contract will be monitored, and the contract may be terminated for cause or convenience. The contract pricing is estimated and subject to a maximum 2% annual economic adjustment.

The solicitation has a 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for vendor participation, but no Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goal. The contract is available for use by all Illinois governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies, with each entity billed separately for their actual share of costs. Disputes between vendors and end-users must be resolved directly between the affected parties. The contract does not require prevailing wage, and the warranty section applies to the state of the merchandise used to fulfill the contract. Vendors capable of servicing all state entities and locations must still meet the 10% BEP goal or request a waiver, which can only be achieved by utilizing BEP vendors associated with the solicitation's NIGP codes, using the approved vendor list.