JPMC Propane Gas

The State of Illinois 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 on an as-needed basis by governmental units across Illinois. The contract has an initial term of approximately 8 years, expiring on October 30, 2029, with no option to renew. The contract will be for the supply of HD-5 equivalent propane gas, with deliveries made to the ordering governmental units' storage tanks. Pricing will be based on the weekly market price as reported by the Data Transmission Network, plus the vendor's fixed differential. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23, 2024 to discuss potential Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals and utilization plan requirements, and to clarify the procurement requirements. Bids are due by August 15, 2024.

This contract does not have a small business or diversity set-aside, and there is no incumbent vendor. It is an indefinite quantity contract, with no guarantees of actual usage or future orders. The contract has been awarded to Ferrellgas, L.P. for a total award amount of $4,996,026.00, with 3 unsuccessful bidders. The state has not provided a specific award value or budget range for this procurement.