JPMC Uniform Footwear

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is seeking bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract to provide Uniform Footwear over a 4-year term with no option to renew, pursuant to Invitation for Bid B-24821. The requested items include men's and women's dress uniform hi-gloss oxford shoes, as well as 8" lug nut sole black boots for state police. The bid specifications detail the required materials, construction, sizes, and other technical requirements for each type of footwear. Pricing must be submitted per unit of measure based on minimum order quantities, with all costs included for delivery F.O.B. Destination within Illinois. Vendors may request price adjustments no more frequently than once every 6 months, with increases capped based on changes to the Producer Price Index. The pre-bid conference will be held on November 2, 2021 to review the procurement requirements and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals, if applicable.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran set-aside requirements for this procurement. The contract was awarded to Ray O'Herron Co., Inc. for a total amount of $566,249.63, as they were the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. There were no BEP or VSBP utilization goals, as the vendor did not identify any certified firms in their utilization plan. Disputes between vendors and governmental entities shall be resolved between the affected parties. All bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform, as the State will not accept any paper-based submissions.