MC chair kits, unassembled for ICI

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) Correctional Industries, to establish a 36-month contract for the purchase of unassembled chair part kits. The IFB requests pricing for 47 different chair and stool kits, including various styles, sizes, and features such as adjustable arms, lumbar support, and casters, with requested quantities ranging from 5 to 1,000 units per item. The anticipated contract value is $120,000 per 12-month period, with a total 36-month contract value of $360,000. Bids are due by April 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM, and the contract period is for the 2019 fiscal year. Pricing for the chair kits and parts must remain firm for the first 12 months of the contract, after which price adjustments may be requested once per 12-month period, subject to a maximum allowable increase based on the Producer Price Index.

The IFB includes a small business set-aside, and the State reserves the right to award by item or by grand total, whichever is in the best interest of the State. Subcontracting is permitted, with required disclosure of subcontractors. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, but it specifies that the chairs and stools must meet or exceed BIFMA/ANSI standards. The procurement is limited to the state of Illinois and the jurisdiction of Livingston County.