JPMC Police Supplies

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services and the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services. The purpose of the solicitation is to establish a joint purchase master contract to enable governmental units within the State of Illinois, including state agencies, public authorities, and other public entities with law enforcement components, to purchase police supplies on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The initial contract term is three (3) years, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten (10) years. The supplies and services subject to the resulting contract will be distributed directly to each participating governmental unit. Pricing under the contract will be in the form of unit costs, with an economic adjustment clause allowing for limited price changes over the life of the contract based on the Producer Price Index.

This contract opportunity is not subject to any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. However, the State of Illinois does have a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) that requires vendors to demonstrate their commitment to utilizing certified BEP vendors to meet a contractual participation goal, typically 20% of the total dollar value of the contract. Vendors must utilize the NIGP codes referenced in the solicitation documents to identify potential BEP subcontractors, and any additional codes must be approved by the contracting agency. The contract will be made available to all eligible governmental units within the State of Illinois, and the funding source and amounts are not provided in the available information.