Jpmc SUP personal care products SS

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS), is conducting a sole source procurement for the provision of personal care products. The state intends to award a joint purchasing master contract (JPMC) to Elm City Rehabilitation, Inc., a qualified not-for-profit agency for persons with significant disabilities, to supply these items. The contract will include products such as deodorants, hair brushes, shampoo/conditioner, nail clippers, razors, toothpaste/toothbrushes, and lip balm. The estimated value of the initial one-year contract term is $174,200, with no renewal options. The state determined that Elm City Rehabilitation is the sole economically feasible source for these products, as their proposed pricing is substantially lower than retail, averaging 52% in savings.

This sole source procurement is part of the State Use Program, which provides employment and job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The decision to purchase from a State Use vendor is not protestable, and the sole source hearing serves a similar function to a protest, allowing the public to provide comments and objections. CMS will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2020 to justify the sole source award, and interested parties may present testimony for or against the award. After considering the testimony, the Chief Procurement Officer may approve CMS's request to award the sole source contract to Elm City Rehabilitation.