JPMC Paper Foam Plastic Disp SUP

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services has issued a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for paper, foam, and plastic disposable commodities, awarded to Shelby County Community Services, Inc. The procurement is structured as an indefinite quantity agreement available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit organizations throughout Illinois. The contract will provide disposable paper, foam, and plastic supplies, with a primary objective of creating employment and job training opportunities for eight individuals with disabilities. The contract term is set for two years, specifically from December 7, 2024, through December 6, 2026, with no renewal options. The solicitation was processed as a State Use Vendor procurement, approved under specific regulatory guidelines including JCAR Section 1.4535 c) and CPO-GS Notice 2014.09. The total contract award amount is $3,043,769.18, and the procurement was completed without competitive bidding or traditional advertising processes. The agency contact for this opportunity is Anita Burgett from the Central Management Services office located in Springfield, Illinois.

This contract was awarded without specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization goals. The procurement is specifically restricted to Shelby County Community Services, Inc. as a State Use Vendor, which means the contract is designed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. No additional vendors were identified as unsuccessful bidders or alternative offerors. The contract will be open to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois, though the actual spending may vary from the total awarded amount. The price was independently reviewed and determined to be fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The contract requires posting of the award notice on BidBuy if it exceeds the small purchase threshold and mandates submission of the executed contract to the Department of Central Management Services. While the total contract value is $3,043,769.18, the actual expenditure will depend on the specific needs of participating governmental and nonprofit entities during the contract period.