SW Furniture Solutions (IDES office chairs)

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of furniture solutions, specifically office chairs, for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The contract was awarded through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, which allows state and local agencies to leverage pre-competed cooperative contracts. The contract is for the purchase of 150 task chairs, 50 low height chairs, and 50 task stools, for a total award amount of $138,086. The initial term of the contract is 3 months, with no renewal options. The contract was awarded to Krueger International, Inc. (KI) as the successful vendor out of 45 total bidders, with 37 unsuccessful bidders not selected. The contract is awarded pursuant to Illinois law allowing agencies to purchase off of competitively procured cooperative contracts.

The contract does not include any set-asides or preferences for business enterprises or veteran-owned businesses. The agency contact for this contract is Jason Klimes. Additionally, the Sourcewell cooperative contract with KI, which is the underlying contract that IDES is leveraging, is effective until February 18, 2024, with an option to extend for one additional year. The Sourcewell contract outlines the administrative and reporting requirements, as well as the terms for pricing, product changes, and member ordering. KI will provide a percentage discount off its published price lists, with the discount varying depending on the product and geographic area.