JPMC Paint, Interior/Exterior Coatings

The state of Illinois is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for paint, interior/exterior coatings, and related supplies. The contract will have an initial 4-year term, with a maximum total term of 10 years. Eligible entities include state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit organizations. The IFB covers 40 line items for various paint and coating products, with vendors able to submit pricing updates. Vendors must have an active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration to be eligible. The contract is an indefinite quantity contract, with no guaranteed order quantities. Key requirements include compliance with the Green Seal Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains, and Sealers, as well as performance criteria such as adhesion, applicability, scrubbability, and resistance standards.

The solicitation has a 14% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goal. Vendors must submit a completed BEP Utilization Plan as part of their bid, either demonstrating how they will meet the goal or requesting a waiver. The contract was previously awarded to PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. for $344,551.02, with Sherwin-Williams Company and IFR Holdings (dba Neely Procurement Solutions) as unsuccessful bidders. The state has provided a directory of BEP-certified paint vendors to assist bidders in meeting the set-aside goal.