PB JPMC for Personal Computing Hardware

The State of Illinois is seeking to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for Personal Computing Hardware through a piggyback off a Sourcewell cooperative contract. The contract is open to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in the state and will allow for the aggregation of orders to achieve better pricing discounts. The contract includes a broad range of personal computing hardware and related peripherals and accessories, with pricing based on a percentage off MSRP. The initial term of the contract is 12 months, with the potential for a one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through the Invitation for Bid process, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, CDW Government LLC.

The procurement does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Sourcewell contract has been vetted and approved by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, and the state determined that it provides the most robust hardware offerings and favorable terms compared to other options, such as NASPO and GSA contracts. The total award amount for the contract is $1,000,000, and the state attempted to set a BEP (Business Enterprise Program) goal but was unable to do so due to the nature of the IT hardware products.