26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-49848 | JPMC Light Bulb Recycling Services

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services has established a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) under solicitation 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-49848 for the pick-up, transportation, and recycling of fluorescent and LED bulbs and ballasts. This indefinite quantity contract provides services across ten regions in Illinois for state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies. The vendor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, including DOT-compliant containers and recycling boxes. The scope of work requires the separation of lamps into glass cullet, aluminum end-caps, and mercury phosphor/calcium phosphate powder under a continuous vacuum, with the powder being retorted to remove mercury. The contract prohibits the crushing of bulbs at any service location and mandates the provision of recycling certificates to track waste materials to their final disposition. The contract features a 60-month initial term, with a maximum total duration not to exceed ten years. Award is based on the lowest price from a responsive and responsible bidder. Key compliance requirements include a 6% Business Enterprise Program goal, adherence to EPA guidelines, and the maintenance of specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial and Auto Liability. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via BidBuy and provide various certifications, including disclosures regarding the Illinois Procurement Gateway, debt delinquency, and anti-collusion. Invoicing occurs upon completion of the contract or specific milestones, with a strict submission deadline of July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30.