JPMC Sourcewell RFP 012226 Pool Chemicals and Equipment with Related Services

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services, in cooperation with Sourcewell (a State of Minnesota governmental unit and service cooperative purchasing organization), is soliciting qualified vendors to establish Master Agreements for the provision of Pool Chemicals and Equipment with Related Services. This RFP aims to create contracts serving state governments, departments, agencies, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions including school districts, counties, and cities, as well as the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying a comprehensive range of pool chemicals, equipment, and related services to support multiple government entities through collective purchasing arrangements designed to obtain best value and more favorable pricing through aggregate volume. The resulting Master Agreement(s) will have an initial term of four years, with options for Sourcewell and the supplier to mutually agree to up to three additional one-year renewal periods, contingent upon vendors submitting annual certifications of compliance with mandatory minimum requirements and technical specifications. The solicitation is scheduled to close on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and interested vendors must obtain the complete solicitation directly from the State of Minnesota's Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov.

The notice of solicitation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget ranges and award values. Vendors are expected to demonstrate qualifications to serve multiple government jurisdictions and maintain compliance with technical specifications and mandatory minimum requirements throughout the contract term. The cooperative purchasing structure leverages the collective buying power of participating entities to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency across jurisdictions. No additional pricing terms, funding source information, or technology integration requirements are detailed in the published notice. Prospective bidders should access the complete RFP documentation through the Sourcewell portal for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and all mandatory compliance requirements.