Jpmc wearing apparel, institutional

The State of Illinois, through the Central Management Services (CMS) division, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a three-year joint purchase master contract to enable all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase institutional wearing apparel on an as-needed basis. The IFB covers 93 line items of various types of apparel such as aprons, bras, briefs, shirts, pants, socks, gloves, and outerwear in a wide range of sizes. Detailed specifications and quantities are provided for each line item, and pricing will include unit prices and total costs. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest overall total price. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 21, 2019, and bids are due by December 4, 2019.

The IFB includes a 1% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. The State may partially or totally fund this contract with federal funds, and successful vendors may be eligible for employment tax credits. No set-asides or incumbents are mentioned. The contract has an initial term of three years, with the option to renew for up to three additional years, and the estimated award value is unspecified.