JPMC Propane Gas

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a propane gas supply contract issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on behalf of various state agencies and organizations. The purpose is to establish a joint purchasing master contract to enable governmental units, including the Department of Military Affairs, Department of Human Services, Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Illinois State Police, Department of Transportation, CMS, Department of Natural Resources, and Historic Preservation Agency, to purchase propane gas on an as needed basis during the contract period. The resulting contract will have an initial term of four (4) years, with the total term not to exceed ten (10) years. Pricing for propane will be based on the weekly DTNERGY FastRack price for the Chicago and Rockford areas, with the bid differential quoted plus applicable taxes. Vendor's pricing will be automatically adjusted on a weekly basis by CMS. Bids are due by October 21, 2019.

This solicitation does not contain any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals. Disputes between vendors and governmental units shall be resolved between the affected parties, and the credit or liability of each governmental unit shall remain separate and distinct. The funding source is not explicitly stated, but it is assumed to be from the budgets of the participating state agencies and organizations. The current contract information is not provided, and there are no specified set-aside requirements.