Renewal JPMC Auto & Truck Filters

This contract opportunity is a renewal notice for a contract between the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and Vehicle Maintenance Program Inc. for the purchase of automotive and truck filters for governmental units in the state of Illinois. The initial 3-year contract term was from June 29, 2018, to June 28, 2021, and has now been renewed for an additional 3-year period from June 29, 2021, to June 28, 2024, with no further renewal options. The total award amount for the renewed contract is $615,000 and covers the purchase of filter elements for passenger, light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, as well as generators and off-road equipment. The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, and the award was made to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder.

Vehicle Maintenance Program Inc. is a certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) vendor and will self-perform to meet the 8% BEP utilization goal, but there is no Veterans Business Program (VBP) goal. The purchasing agency's justification for the contract award decision was deemed reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract decision. The deadline for the current opportunity is April 19, 2021, and there is no indication of any additional bidders' meetings or site visits.