JPMC Traffic Marking Paint

This Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC), solicitation number 27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-54830, is issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services for the procurement of traffic marking paint. The contract is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) where the award is granted to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The scope of work involves the delivery of paint that meets strict technical specifications, including a total solids content of at least 73 percent, volatile organic matter of less than 150 grams per liter, and specific water resistance and freeze-thaw stability standards. Yellow paint must specifically match Aerospace Material Specification Standard 595 33538. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. Destination to various governmental or non-profit locations within Illinois, with a delivery window of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and a requirement to confirm orders within 24 hours. The paint must be delivered in 250-gallon stainless steel cubical cage containers, which remain the property of the vendor, who is also responsible for their cleaning. Bidders must provide a BEP Utilization Plan and comply with various Illinois state laws, including prevailing wage requirements and the Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employees Act. Required insurance coverage includes $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and $2,000,000 annual aggregate for general liability. All bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal and remain firm for 180 days from the opening date. Evaluation of bidders is based on price, responsiveness, and responsibility, including an assessment of past performance and production capacity.