JPMC Paint, Interior/Exterior Coatings

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for the provision of paints, thinners, and related coatings supplies on an as-needed basis over a 4-year contract term. The contract will be available for use by all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois. The awarded vendor(s) must provide paints, primers, sealers, and other coatings that comply with environmental standards, including Green Seal Standard GS-11 and Illinois' administrative code on volatile organic compounds. Bids are due by November 10, 2021, and the contract will have no option to renew beyond the initial 4-year term. The IFB outlines pricing terms, including an economic price adjustment clause tied to the Producer Price Index. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 20, 2021 to discuss the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) requirements.

The solicitation includes a 14% BEP goal for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. However, there are no small business set-aside or veteran-owned small business participation requirements stated. The contract is an indefinite quantity agreement, and the IFB does not provide details on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or the estimated contract value or budget range. Vendors must submit a completed Utilization Plan identifying the BEP and VSBP certified subcontractors they will use to meet the established goals, or demonstrate good faith efforts if the full goals cannot be met.