SoleS JPMC Trash Can Hamper Liners SUP

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is issuing a sole source contract for the procurement of trash can hamper liners. This contract will allow all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies in Illinois to purchase these items on an as-needed basis for maintaining sanitary conditions and proper waste management policies. The sole source vendor selected is Shelby County Community Services, Inc., which is the only vendor approved by the State Use Committee to provide these services. The contract term is for one year, from September 12, 2020 to September 11, 2021, with no renewal options. The pricing submitted is generally cheaper than retail, with the proposed pricing being on average 7.8% higher than the current contract. This State Use vendor can provide all the required line items, which can be difficult to find from a single vendor.

The decision to award this contract to Shelby County Community Services, Inc. as a sole source is to support the Business Enterprise Program and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Alternative vendors were considered but found to be significantly more expensive and unable to meet the full range of product specifications required. The estimated value of the contract is $1,011,451 for the initial one-year term. The hearing for this sole source contract will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or a request for a public hearing by Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m.