University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #1RMJ2301

Invitation for Bid: Plumbing and Pipe Trade Supplies

Renewal Info
Published Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Co
Amount: An estimated $875,000
Renewal: 4th of 4, 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027
Pricing Changes: 
10% or less depending on manufactures list price.
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: While Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe & Supply Co fell short of the goal at this time, OPD has determined that based on its corrective action plan, Johnson Pipe & Supply Co has demonstrated good faith efforts and is compliant.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Todd Donaldson.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.


The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Renewal Info
Published Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Co
Amount: An estimated $875,000
Renewal: 3rd of 4, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Pricing Changes: 
Not greater than 8% depending on the manufacturer.
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $875,000
Comments: Marco Supply has exceeded the BEP goal of 10% and is currently utilizing their BEP vendor at 14%.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Todd Donaldson.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.


The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Renewal Info
Published Thursday, April 4, 2024
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Co
Amount: An estimated $875,000
Renewal: 2nd of 4, 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025
Pricing Changes: 
7% Increase
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $1,750,000
Comments: Marco Supply has exceeded the BEP goal of 10% and is currently utilizing their BEP vendor at 14%.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.


The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Renewal Info
Published Friday, May 12, 2023
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Capitol Group, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $975,000
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $2,925,000
Vendor: Ferguson Enterprise, LLC d/b/a Columbia Pipe & Supply Co.
Amount: An estimated $975,000
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $2,925,000
Vendor: Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Co
Amount: An estimated $875,000
Renewal: 1st of 4, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes: 
10% or less depending on manufactures list price.
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: $2,625,000
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.


The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Wednesday August 31, 2022

Capitol Group, Inc.Springfield, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $975,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 8/15/2022 through 6/30/2023
  • Renewals: 4 one-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $3,900,000
  • MLN Enterprise (subcontractor)
    BEP [10% / $0]

Ferguson Enterprise, LLC d/b/a Columbia Pipe & Supply Co.Decatur, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $975,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 8/15/2022 through 6/30/2023
  • Renewals: 4 one-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $3,900,000
  • Right Choice Logistics, LLC (subcontractor)
    BEP [8% / $0]
  • Billco Corporation (subcontractor)
    BEP [2% / $0]

Marco Supply Co d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply CoChicago, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $875,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 8/15/2022 through 6/30/2023
  • Renewals: 4 one-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $3,500,000
  • A & H Mechanical (subcontractor)
    BEP [10% / $0]

Unsuccessful respondents (2)

Summary

Respondents

5 total

3 successful respondents

2 unsuccessful respondents

0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Buyer for this procurement: Ryan Johnson, (217) 244-7922

Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato

State purchasing officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

First published Thursday, June 16, 2022
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 21, 2022:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
via E-bidding
The University has an ongoing need for plumbing and pipefitter/utilities supplies. An optional conference call will be held on June 28, 2022 at 9:30am local time. Please see Section 1.5 of the solicitation document for details.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Ryan Johnson
212 Illini Plaza
1817 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-7922
FAX: (217) 239-6877
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Bridget McHatton
There is a 10 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • 1RMJ2301_BrandNameOnlySpecificationForm.pdf (204 KB)
  • Attachment1.xlsx (44 KB)
  • BEPUtilizationPlan.pdf (2 MB)
  • FormA.pdf (332 KB)
  • FormB.pdf (1 MB)
  • IFB1RMJ2301PlumbingSupplies.pdf (636 KB)

Waiver Document

  • FY24_CPOwaiver-form-CapitolGroup.pdf (323 KB)
  • FY24_CPOwaiver-form-Ferguson.pdf (322 KB)
  • FY24_CPOwaiver-form-MarcoSupply.pdf (325 KB)
  • FY27_CPO_BEP_Goal_Waiver.pdf (393 KB)

Bid Tabulation

  • 1RMJ2301_BidSheet.pdf (29 KB)
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