Various Plumbing Manufacturer Supplies

Cook County Government, through its Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and Department of Facilities Management, is procuring Various Plumbing Manufacturer Supplies under a Draft Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Contract No. 2629-02204. The procurement encompasses 18 product groups sourced from multiple manufacturers including Chicago Faucet, Symmons, JR Smith, Cash Acme, Asco, Elkay, Fernco, American Standard, Watts, and Charlotte Pipe, with supplies to be delivered to 22 Cook County facilities throughout Illinois. Bidders must be authorized distributors for all represented manufacturers and must provide current dealership agreements or manufacturer letters as documentation of authorization. All goods must comply with applicable local, state, and federal building codes, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and Lead-Free requirements, with a one-year warranty on all delivered goods. The contract carries a three-year initial term with two one-year renewal options. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time via the Bonfire platform, and a bid submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Awards will be made by group to the bidder offering the highest percentage discount off the manufacturer's published list price, with delivery required within 10 business days of order placement to specified Cook County locations between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding specified holidays. Pricing is firm for the first year of the contract, with any subsequent increases requiring supporting documentation and Chief Procurement Officer approval.

This procurement includes specific set-aside designations requiring a 3% Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and 9% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement, with bidders required to submit an MBE/WBE Utilization Plan demonstrating compliance with these goals or provide a Petition for Reduction/Waiver with evidence of good faith efforts. All bidders must complete and submit an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) and execute it before contract award, certifying compliance with statutory requirements including the Drug Free Workplace Act, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Living Wage Ordinance, Campaign Contribution Ordinance, and Gift Ban Ordinance. Prime contractors must submit an Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form (ISF) for each subcontractor, supplier, or subconsultant utilized on the contract, with the prime contractor remaining fully responsible for organization, performance, and quality of work. The total not-to-exceed (NTE) value across all 18 product groups is $1,050,000, with individual group NTE values ranging from $30,000 to $150,000. Payment terms are net 60 days, with invoices due within five business days of delivery. Site inspection is mandatory, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and compliance with all contract terms and conditions upon submission.