JPMC Rifles

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchase master contract for the procurement of rifles. The purpose of this contract is to enable governmental units in Illinois with a law enforcement component to purchase rifles on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The initial contract term is 3 years, with a maximum total term of 10 years. Bidders must maintain a valid Federal Firearms License and meet other specified requirements to be considered. Deliveries shall be made F.O.B. Destination within Illinois, with a minimum order value of $1,000. The pricing will be structured as indefinite quantity, with economic price adjustments permitted no more frequently than once per six-month period based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for rifles.

The solicitation does not include any set-aside goals for minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses. The contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Ray O'Herron Company, Inc., for a total award amount of $225,490.00. The contract does not include any estimated financial return to the state or gross revenue to the vendor over the life of the contract. Disputes between vendors and governmental units shall be resolved between the affected parties.