JPMC Plotter Paper and Supplies

Summary of State and Local Contract Opportunity:

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract for Plotter Paper and Supplies (Contract ID: 66ab25097cf5b14e190bc87a). This competitive solicitation is being issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to establish a contract that will enable Central Management Services, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase these products on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term is up to 3 years, with no option to renew, and the total term cannot exceed 10 years. Vendors must submit pricing based on the specified format, and the contract price is estimated. Economic price adjustments may be allowed after the first year, based on the Producer Price Index. Vendor pricing must remain firm for the first year, with the possibility of one upward price adjustment per 12-month period thereafter, subject to approval. The bid submission deadline is May 12, 2021.

This contract opportunity does not contain any small business, minority, women, or veteran participation goals. Disputes between vendors and governmental units or qualified not-for-profit agencies are to be resolved between the affected parties. Vendors must submit required Forms A and B disclosures and certifications as part of their bid response, which includes details on their business, ownership, financial standing, and conflicts of interest. All bids must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy system, as outlined in the Notice of Electronic Submission Only. The procurement does not appear to name any incumbent vendors or provide an estimated contract value or budget range.