JPMC Tires

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for JPMC Tires, with BidBuy Reference Number 23-416CMS-BOSS4-B-36295. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract to enable the State, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase a variety of tire types on an as-needed basis over an initial 6-year contract term, with a potential total term of up to 10 years. The required tires include those for passenger cars, cargo vans, SUVs, motorcycles, light/medium/heavy-duty trucks, buses, off-road equipment, agriculture, industrial, heavy duty equipment, police pursuit, and trailers. Pricing will be submitted as both unit costs per tire and as percentage discounts off MSRP catalog pricing. Bids are due through the state's BidBuy e-procurement system by the Bid Opening Date of August 2, 2023. The state anticipates making multiple awards to all responsive and responsible bidders who submit a reasonable bid.

This solicitation includes a 3% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal. Vendors must submit a completed BEP Utilization Plan and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet the goal. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, including established tire manufacturers and their authorized dealers. There is no set-aside or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on incumbent vendors or budgets. Awarded vendors must comply with economic price adjustment clauses allowing for price changes during the contract term.