JPMC Propane Gas

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for the procurement of propane gas. The contract will allow various state agencies, including the Departments of Military Affairs, Human Services, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Illinois State Police, Transportation, Central Management Services, and Natural Resources, to purchase propane gas on an as-needed basis over a contract term of up to 10 years. Bidders must provide pricing based on a weekly adjustment to the DTNERGY FastRack Price Service for the Chicago and Rockford market areas, plus a fixed bid differential. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the State may receive a prompt payment discount.

The IFB does not contain any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business participation goals, but the State encourages hiring of qualified veterans and ex-offenders in appropriate circumstances. The contract was awarded to Ferrellgas, L.P. for a 48-month term with no renewal options, with a total award value of $123,686.00. The IFB includes detailed line items for 85 different delivery locations across numerous Illinois counties, specifying the minimum delivery quantities, tank requirements, and delivery address details for each location.