PB JPMC MRO Product Catalog

The state of Illinois is seeking to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for Facilities Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Catalog Products. This indefinite quantity contract will enable state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies statewide to procure MRO products on an as-needed basis. The contract was awarded to W.W. Grainger, Inc. for a total award amount of $20,000,000.00, with an initial term of 12 months and three optional 1-year renewal terms. The procurement was conducted through the Joint Purchasing Act and a piggyback method, utilizing a Request for Proposal process through NASPO. Deliverables include the provision of a comprehensive MRO product catalog, with the key objective of providing easy access to necessary facilities maintenance and repair items for state and local entities.

The contract includes a 7% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal, but no Veterans Business Program (VBP) goal. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and no specific integration requirements for existing infrastructure or technology. The award decision was determined to be reasonable and in the best interest of the state. The deadline for responses to this contracting opportunity is November 30, 2022.