JPMC SUP Personal Care Products SEFS

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing a sole source contract to Elm City Rehabilitation Center, Inc., a qualified not-for-profit agency serving persons with significant disabilities, to provide personal care and hygiene products. This one-year joint purchase master contract will establish a State Use sole source contract for items such as shampoo/conditioner, hair brushes, deodorants, nail clippers, razors, toothpaste/toothbrushes, and lip balm. These products are a continuing need for multiple state agencies and facilities. The contract term is from January 31, 2022 to January 30, 2023, with no renewal options. CMS determined that contracting with Elm City Rehabilitation Center, Inc. through the State Use Program is in the best interest of the state and is allowed under Illinois procurement law. Elm City is offering fair and reasonable pricing, as a price comparison showed their proposed unit prices are on average 83% lower than retail.

This sole source contract is designated for a qualified not-for-profit agency serving persons with significant disabilities under the Illinois State Use Program. The use of the sole source method of procurement is allowed under the Illinois Procurement Code for these types of purchases. The sole source contract will provide employment and job training opportunities for 9 individuals with disabilities. The estimated value of the one-year contract is $158,858.80, and there are no renewal options. The public hearing for this contract award will be cancelled unless an interested party submits written comments or a request for a public hearing by Friday, August 27, 2021 at 4 p.m.