Plotter Supplies Contract District CO

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to establish a term contract for the procurement of plotter paper and supplies. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is applicable to Cook County, LaSalle County, and St. Clair County. The initial contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2021, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms, not to exceed a total of ten years. Bids must be submitted by February 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and there is no bidder's conference or site visit required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and pricing shall be firm for the entire contract period, including any renewal terms. The required deliverables include various wide format paper, film, polypropylene, printheads, maintenance, and ink cartridges, which will be purchased on an as-needed basis during the contract period.

The IFB does not contain any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals. The contract was previously awarded to two vendors, ARC Document Solutions and MasterGraphics, for a total award amount of $17,473.92 and $212,104.00 respectively, for the life of the contract including renewals. Interested bidders must submit the required Forms A and B certifications and disclosures along with their sealed bid response. The contract is estimated in value but does not have a stated maximum amount.