JPMC Paper Foam Plastic Disposable SUP

This state and local contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS) to establish a joint purchase master contract for disposable paper, foam, and plastic products. The contract will allow all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase these items on an as-needed basis, with the goods being used to feed individuals in state agencies like the Department of Corrections and Department of Veterans Affairs. The initial contract term is one year, from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, with no renewal options, and the estimated initial value is $4,579,167.86. CMS published a sole source justification, stating that Shelby County Community Services, Inc., a not-for-profit entity that employs individuals with disabilities, is the only vendor approved by the State Use Committee to provide these services. CMS found Shelby County Community Services' pricing to be largely cheaper than retail, with some items up to 29% higher.

This sole source procurement supports the employment of individuals with developmental disabilities and the state's Business Enterprise Program. A public hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2020, which will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by August 28, 2020. If a public hearing is requested, CMS will present testimony justifying the sole source award, and any interested party may present testimony for or against it. After considering the input, the Chief Procurement Officer may approve CMS's request to award the contract to Shelby County Community Services as the sole source provider.