Sole Source JPMC Trash Can Hamper Liner SUP

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS) is seeking to establish a joint purchase master contract for Trash Can Hamper Liners. The contract will allow all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase these items on an as-needed basis. The required products are Trash Can Hamper Liners made partially from recycled material. The Department of CMS has determined that contracting with a Qualified Not-for-Profit Agency for Persons with Severe Disabilities via the State Use Program is in the best interest of the State. The initial contract term is from January 26, 2022 to January 25, 2023, with no renewal options. The pricing has been reviewed by the State Use Committee and determined to be fair and reasonable. This contract will provide employment and job training for 8 persons with disabilities.

The procurement is being conducted as a sole (economically feasible) source to Shelby County Community Services, Inc. In accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code, the Department of CMS is using the Sole Economically Feasible Source method of procurement for transparency and to meet the requirements of the State's Joint Purchasing Act. A sole source hearing will be held, and the award will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by January 21, 2022. The estimated value of the contract is $717,834.68 for the initial term. If the contract is not approved, it would result in the loss of this employment and job training opportunity for persons with disabilities.