JPMC Medical Supplies

The State of Illinois is procuring a wide range of medical supplies and equipment through a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) solicitation. The contract will enable state agencies, local government units, and qualified non-profit organizations to purchase items across multiple NIGP commodity categories, including urinalysis reagents, hospital wear, gloves, IV administration equipment, first aid supplies, disinfectants, and various medical and surgical accessories. The solicitation requires vendors to submit percent discounts off manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for any or all of the product categories. Bidders must have an active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration and submit MSRP price lists and utilization plans demonstrating how they will meet a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal. The contract term is five years with potential for up to three renewal periods, for a maximum total of ten years. The solicitation includes a pre-bid conference on August 18, 2022 to address BEP and Veteran Small Business participation requirements, and the bid due date is September 1, 2022.

The medical supplies JPMC contract is set aside for BEP and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certified firms. No VOSB participation goal has been established, but bidders must submit utilization plans demonstrating good faith efforts. The incumbent supplier is Medline Industries Inc., which was awarded a $3 million contract for this opportunity. Other unsuccessful bidders included EMED Medical Co. LLC and Globe Medical-Surgical Supply Co. The state anticipates awarding to a single prime contractor, but unbalanced pricing may result in bid rejection.