27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51197 | JPMC Casual Footwear

The contract titled "27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51197 | JPMC Casual Footwear" is a solicitation issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services under the Strategic Sourcing office based in Springfield, IL. It involves the procurement of casual footwear, categorized under NAICS code 458210, with the contracting entity identified as a State, Local, Education, and Domestic (SLED) organization. The solicitation was posted on March 9, 2026, and is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under a Joint Purchase Master Contract format. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis where the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price that meets technical criteria will be selected. However, detailed pricing data, specific delivery schedules, or contract duration terms were not provided in the available documentation. Performance of the contract requires the vendor to meet rigorous standards including compliance with applicable federal and state laws, procurement codes, and warranty obligations ensuring goods are merchantable and defect-free for a minimum 12 months post-delivery. The vendor must be Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Vendor Diversity Program (VDP) certified, demonstrating a commercially useful function with operational control and financial risk. Delivery will be FOB Destination to various governmental units or qualified not-for-profit agencies within Illinois, with designated delivery hours and locations specified in order details. Contract administration emphasizes compliance with background checks, subcontracting approvals, equal opportunity provisions, and Illinois procurement transparency laws including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements. Invoices should be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy portal. Key contacts include the purchaser Ashley Stewart and Agency Purchasing Officers David W. Thomas and Raven DeVaughn, all reachable through the State of Illinois Central Management Services in Springfield. The contract template follows Illinois state procurement templates with standardized clauses addressing contractual authority, force majeure, confidentiality, and tax credit disclosures, but does not incorporate federal FAR clauses or military packaging standards.