JPMC Posts Steel Signs

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), in agreement with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS), is establishing Joint Purchase Master Contracts (JPMC) for the procurement of JPMC Posts steel signs. The contract will allow state agencies, governmental units, and qualified non-profit organizations within Illinois to purchase steel sign posts on an as-needed basis over a five-year term. The solicitation seeks bids for three line items: steel posts for roadway signs that meet state specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the stated due date, and no site visits or pre-bid conferences are required. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price, with pricing provided on a per-unit basis and the vendor allowed to request one price increase per 12-month period based on changes in the Producer Price Index.

The solicitation includes a 3% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but does not have a Veteran Small Business participation goal. Funding for orders under the contract may come from state or federal sources. The contract was previously awarded to M & K Imports Inc. after a competitive bidding process with two unsuccessful bidders, with an estimated award value of $357,560.00. The contract is managed by the Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BoSS) division.