Jpmc paint - interior/exterior coatings

The State of Illinois is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for the procurement of paints and thinners on an as-needed basis. The contract is being issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, and can be utilized by all Governmental Units and Qualified Not-For-Profit Agencies in Illinois. The contract will have an initial term of up to 4 years, with no option to renew, for a total term not to exceed 10 years. The IFB specifies requirements for the paints and thinners, including compliance with Green Seal standards, low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Volatile Organic Material (VOM) content, and gloss level standards. Vendors will be required to provide Safety Data Sheets with each shipment and report annual contract usage to the Department of Central Management Services Bureau of Strategic Sourcing.

There are no Small Business, Minority Contractor, or Veteran Small Business participation goals for this procurement. The State indicated that if no Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) bids are received, they may re-bid the contract to SBSA vendors or potentially open it up to all vendors. The current SBSA requirements are consistent with the State's standard practices, and they are open to considering alternative approaches such as regional zone set-asides if warranted to encourage SBSA participation. No additional details were provided on pricing terms, funding sources, award values, or incumbent contractors.