JPMC NASPO RFP AS26-68 Walk In Building Supplies

The State of Utah, through NASPO ValuePoint, is soliciting Master Agreements for Walk-In Building Supplies through RFP AS26-68, authorized for participation by the State of Illinois and its governmental units on a non-mandatory basis, with proposals due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The cooperative vehicle extends eligibility to all participating state and local entities, including state agencies, higher-education institutions, school districts, counties, cities, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

The master agreement(s) will run an initial five-year term with no renewal options, though the State of Illinois permits agreements up to ten years including extensions or amendments. Vendors must submit annual certifications confirming continued compliance with mandatory minimum requirements and technical specifications outlined in the RFP. Illinois vendors may be required to meet Illinois Business Enterprise Program goals and contracting goals with Illinois small businesses under 30 ILCS 575/ and 30 ILCS 500/45-90.

Participating vendors must register in both the Illinois Procurement Gateway (ipg.illinois.gov) and BidBuy prior to contract execution. Payment will be made under the State Prompt Payment Act; the State retains sovereign immunity and does not permit binding arbitration. The State of Illinois reserves the right to terminate or suspend any participating agreement without penalty or further payment obligation if appropriations are insufficient or if the Governor reduces agency funding.

All participating agreements will incorporate the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions and are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The cooperative procurement objective is to obtain best value through leveraging collective purchasing volume across participating jurisdictions. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Avinson@NASPO.org; the State of Illinois is not accepting questions about this opportunity. Complete solicitation documents are available at http://purchasing.utah.gov/currentbids or https://naspovaluepoint.org/solicitation-information/.