JPMC Uniform Footwear

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is soliciting bids for a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for uniform footwear. The procurement aims to establish a contract enabling governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase uniform footwear on an as-needed basis. The specific procurement covers men's and women's dress uniform oxford shoes and 8-inch boots for state police and public service personnel, with shoe sizes ranging from 4 to 15 for men and 4 to 11 for women. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by August 6, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for July 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM via Webex. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-price basis, with the State reserving the right to award a single contract or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must comply with various state certification requirements, including vendor disclosures and domestic product preference policies. The bid will remain firm for 180 days from the opening date, with no specific bid or performance bonds required.

The procurement includes provisions for minority contractor initiatives and potential federal funding considerations. While no specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals are explicitly stated, vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms addressing potential conflicts of interest, business operations, and legal compliance. The contract will have an initial four-year term beginning January 21, 2026, with a potential maximum contract period of ten years. Pricing will remain firm for the first year, with subsequent price adjustments limited to once every six months based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for footwear. Delivery is set at 45 days after order receipt, with a minimum order of $500 and F.O.B. destination within Illinois. Vendors must provide an annual contract usage report and maintain pricing transparency. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract is designed to accommodate multiple governmental units, each of which will be billed separately for their actual purchases. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state regulations, including provisions for minority contractors and prevailing wage requirements.