RENEWAL JPMC Virgin/Recycled Copy Paper

The State of Illinois, through its Central Management Services agency, is seeking to renew a 36-month joint purchase master contract for virgin/recycled copy paper. The contract, Bid Number 21-416CMS-BOSS4-B-20484, is available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois, with a focus on St. Clair County. The contract was awarded to Midland Paper for an amount of $9,513,008.60 for line 1 of the procurement. The contract renewal includes 19% participation from the Business Enterprise Program, but no participation from the Veterans Business Program. Only one bidder responded to the solicitation, and they were determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract renewal does not have any additional renewal options available. The State's purchasing officer has determined that the agency's recommendation for award is reasonable and justified the contract decision. The key deliverable is the provision of virgin/recycled copy paper to the participating agencies and organizations. The contract has a due date of June 28, 2021 for responses, with the contract term beginning upon award.