JPMC Snow Plows and Ice Handling Equip.

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract for the procurement of snow plows and ice handling equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. The equipment being procured includes a wide range of products such as front-mounted snow plows, snow blowers, spreaders, brooms, and specialty equipment for Class 2A through 4 vehicles. Vendors must submit bids for either a fixed unit price or a percentage discount off a provided Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list. Pricing must remain firm for the first year of the contract, after which vendors may request economic adjustments no more frequently than every six months, with any increases capped based on changes to the Producer Price Index. The contract will have a term of up to five years, with no option to renew, and a maximum total term of ten years per state procurement code.

The solicitation has a 6% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal, which requires vendors to demonstrate their commitment to utilizing certified Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise (PBE) subcontractors. Vendors must submit a Utilization Plan indicating how they will meet these goals through self-performance or subcontracting, or demonstrate their Good Faith Efforts if they cannot fully meet the goals. The solicitation does not provide details on any existing incumbent vendors or contractors, or the available budget range for this procurement. The bid opening date is December 12, 2022.