JPMC OMNIA 23-07 Chemistry Biology Physics and Anatomy Instructional Supplies and Services

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The State of Illinois, through the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing organization, is seeking proposals for a Master Agreement to provide Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Anatomy Instructional Supplies and Services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued by the Region 4 Education Service Center and is scheduled to close on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM CT. The initial term of the resulting Master Agreement will be three (3) years, with two (2) additional one-year renewal options. Interested vendors must download the solicitation directly from the Omnia Partners procurement system website, as the State of Illinois will not be answering questions about this opportunity. The purpose of the RFP is to establish Master Agreements with qualified Offerors to provide the specified instructional supplies and services for all Participating Entities.

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The State of Illinois has authorized its governmental units to participate in the resulting contract(s) on a non-mandatory basis. The Illinois-specific terms and conditions for cooperative participation agreements under the State's Unified Procurement Program apply, including requirements such as compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and potential goals for the Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Illinois small businesses. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the available information. The current incumbent vendor(s) or existing infrastructure that may require integration is also not provided.