Sole source jpmc business cards SUP

This sole source procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing to establish a one-year master contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase business cards on an as-needed basis. The sole source vendor is Transitions, NFP, which is the only approved State Use vendor able to provide these services that directly support employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. The contract term is expected to run from September 15, 2020 through September 14, 2021 with no renewal options, and the estimated value of the initial term is $24,825. The agency has determined the pricing is fair and reasonable based on past history and current market conditions. If this sole source is not approved, agencies would be required to make smaller individual purchases, resulting in additional costs to the state.

This contract is set aside for Transitions, NFP as the sole source provider, as they are the only vendor approved by the State Use Committee to provide business card services that employ individuals with developmental disabilities. There is no incumbent vendor, and the contract will allow smaller governmental agencies and non-profit organizations to take advantage of the same pricing as larger agencies while also providing employment opportunities for the developmentally disabled population.