JPMC Personal Care Products SUP

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), has issued a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for Personal Care Products Supply (SUP) with Elm City Rehabilitation Center. The contract, identified by bid number 25-416CMS-BOSS4-B-45803, will provide employment and job training opportunities for 13 persons with disabilities while supplying personal care products to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies. The procurement is a direct contract authorized by the State Use Committee without requiring competitive bidding, with a fixed term running from 03/22/2025 through 03/21/2030 and no renewal options. The contract opportunity was posted on December 20, 2024, with proposals due by January 10, 2025. Key objectives include providing a reliable supply of personal care products while simultaneously supporting employment for individuals with disabilities. The contract was awarded without alternative bidders, suggesting Elm City Rehabilitation Center was the sole proposer meeting the specified requirements.

The contract has specific set-aside designations as a State Use Vendor, which restricts participation to organizations supporting employment for persons with disabilities. No Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) participation goals were established, with both showing 0% participation. The total contract value is $8,409,701.50 for the initial 60-month term, though actual spending may vary based on utilization by governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies. The State Use Committee has determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The contract requires transparency through posting on BidBuy and submission of an executed contract copy to CMS. The primary contact for this procurement is Natalie Williams at the Illinois Central Management Services office in Springfield, who can provide additional details about the contract's specific terms and conditions.