JPMC Toilet Tissue SUP

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), has issued a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for toilet tissue supplies, with Malcolm Eaton Enterprises as the sole awarded vendor. The procurement is for toilet tissue to be used by governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies, with a comprehensive contract period spanning from 04/20/2025 through 04/19/2029. The contract, identified by Bid Number 25-416CMS-BOSS4-B-45820, is an indefinite quantity agreement that allows various governmental entities to purchase toilet tissue supplies. The procurement process was conducted without traditional advertising or bidding requirements, following specific state procurement guidelines. The contract's key objective is to provide employment and job training opportunities for 35 persons with disabilities while ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of toilet tissue for state and local agencies. The contract was approved on December 20, 2024, with a formal submission deadline of January 10, 2025, and requires coordination between Agency Purchasing Officers and State Purchasing Officers for final execution.

The contract is specifically designated as a State Use Vendor contract under JCAR Section 1.4535 c) and CPO-GS Notice 2014.09, which means it has special provisions supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. No specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization plans are included, with both percentages listed at 0%. Malcolm Eaton Enterprises is the exclusive contractor for this procurement, having been the sole bidder for the contract. The total authorized contract amount is $7,473,562.50, representing an estimated spend that will be available to all qualifying governmental units and not-for-profit agencies. The State Use Committee has reviewed and determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/45-35. The contract's primary contact is Natalie Williams, located at 300 West Jefferson Street in Springfield, Illinois. Upon execution, the contract must be signed by both parties and forwarded to the State Use Program office for final processing and implementation.