JPMC OMNIA Laboratory, Medical, and Industrial Gases Accessories & Services

The State of Illinois, through a cooperative agreement with OMNIA Partners, is seeking proposals for Laboratory, Medical, and Industrial Gases Accessories & Services. The University of California, acting as the lead public agency, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish Master Agreements with multiple qualified vendors to provide these services. The objective is to leverage the collective purchasing power of state and local government entities nationwide to obtain the best value and most favorable pricing. The RFP seeks a 5-year contract term with three optional 1-year renewal periods. Historically, the University of California has spent approximately $18 million annually on these goods and services. Vendors must provide e-commerce capabilities, participate in the University's Small Business First program, and offer pricing incentives such as prompt payment discounts, volume discounts, and a 2% sustainability fee. Proposals are due by April 14, 2023, and the intent is to award the contract by April 28, 2023, with negotiations to be completed by June 30, 2023.

The resulting Master Agreements will be made available to all governmental units and qualifying not-for-profit agencies within the State of Illinois on a non-mandatory basis. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and BidBuy before executing a participating agreement. The contract is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the availability of funds, with the State having the option to terminate or suspend the agreement if appropriations are insufficient. Vendors may be required to meet Illinois Business Enterprise Program goals and Illinois small business contracting goals. The total term of the participating agreement, including any extensions or amendments, cannot exceed 10 years.