JPMC Mosquito Larvicide

The contract established by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is a joint purchase master contract (JPMC) for mosquito larvicides. This contract is designed to facilitate the procurement of mosquito larvicide products on an as-needed basis by state governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within Illinois. The solicitation (number 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-50173), issued in December 2025 with a response deadline in January 2026, seeks vendors capable of supplying larvicides containing EPA-approved active ingredients such as methoprene, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI), Bacillus sphaericus (BS), and Spinosad. The products must comply with stringent federal and state regulations, including proper EPA labeling, safety data sheets pursuant to Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure laws, a minimum shelf life of 12 months, and adherence to packaging and labeling standards consistent with the Federal Health and Safety Act. Vendors are accountable for product effectiveness during the shelf life, with replacement obligations if products fail to maintain efficacy. Deliveries are required F.O.B. destination within Illinois, with coordination necessary between vendors and ordering entities. The contract spans an initial five-year term beginning no earlier than July 1, 2026, with the potential for extensions up to a total of ten years. Award evaluation prioritizes responsiveness, vendor responsibility—including past performance, capacity, and compliance with legal standards—and lowest price technically acceptable. Vendors must actively participate in Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals, with a minimum BEP utilization goal set at 1%, and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these requirements through formal utilization plans. Contractual requirements include rigorous background checks at the State’s discretion, insurance mandates such as $1 million general and auto liability coverage, and strict subcontracting controls requiring Illinois Standard Certifications for larger subcontract awards. The vendor must also adhere to confidentiality provisions, maintain records for five years, and comply with Freedom of Information Act obligations. Invoicing is managed electronically via the BidBuy system, requiring timely submission and proper documentation. The overall contract framework emphasizes regulatory compliance, transparency through required vendor disclosures, and quality assurance measures geared toward safeguarding product performance and public health outcomes in Illinois.