MC windshield wiper blades - DOV

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is procuring a four-year statewide master contract for the purchase of windshield wiper blades, wiper arms, blade refills, wiper parts, washer pumps, tubing, and accessories. The contract is available to CMS, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies. Bidders must be factory-authorized dealers and provide direct distribution of the products to participating agencies. Bids are due on January 18, 2019, and the contract term is four years with no renewal options. Bidders must quote a single percentage discount off the manufacturer's list price, and pricing will be adjusted as the manufacturer issues revisions to the price sheet. There are no small business set-aside, minority contractor, or veteran small business goals associated with this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

The resulting contract will be a master contract, and local governmental units will submit orders using their own purchase orders. Any disputes will be resolved between the vendor and the participating agency. The total award amount for the contract is $385,000.00, and it has been awarded to Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc. as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. There was one responding bidder and zero unsuccessful bidders. The contract is available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in the state of Illinois, with a focus on Will County.