JPMC Radio Parts and Accessories Brand Name

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking proposals for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) to enable the purchase of brand name radio parts and accessories on an as-needed basis. The contract will have an initial term of up to 4 years with no option to renew, and vendors may submit bids for any or all line items. The State prefers a single award but reserves the right to award by line item. Bids are due by July 13, 2021, and the awarded vendor(s) will provide the requested radio parts and accessories at a discount percentage from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The vendor must be an established manufacturer or authorized dealer of the brand name radio parts and accessories. A pre-bid conference was held on June 17, 2021, to explain the solicitation requirements.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran set-aside goals for this solicitation, and the State may partially or totally fund the contract with federal funds. The total award amount is $915,750.92, with ICOM America, Inc. awarded $153,846.15 for line item 1, and J.P. Simons & Company awarded $761,904.76 for line items 2-5. The State did not identify any incumbent vendors, and there were three responding bidders, with one unsuccessful bidder, Holzberg Communications, Inc.