Wresting Mats for Athletics

Q27001
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
WRESTLING MATS FOR ATHLETICS
You are invited to submit a quote for WRESTLING MATS FOR ATHLETICS. Please include delivery charges in your
pricing. The College is exempt from all sales tax. Quotes are due before 9:00 am on September 8, 2026.
Joliet Junior College reserves the right to award all items to one vendor or to multiple vendors depending on what is
considered to be in the best interest of the College.
Vendors must submit their quote electronically through the ESM Solutions electronic sourcing site. Please note
that all vendors will have to complete an on-line registration process prior to submitting your proposal. A step-by-
step supplier registration guide is posted to the college's website for your reference. General supplier guides are
also available on the ESM website. If you have any questions during the registration process, contact ESM
Solutions Customer Support (877) 969-7246 Option 3.
Quotes received after the date and time specified shall be considered LATE, and shall not be opened. While the
ESM platform is a reliable tool for electronic submissions, vendors should be aware that, as with any online
system, occasional technical issues may occur. To mitigate any risk of delayed submissions, vendors are strongly
encouraged to complete their bid submissions well in advance of the deadline. Please note that all proposals are
electronically sealed and remain confidential until the official bid opening, at which time they become accessible to
JJC.
Registration Link:
https://supplier.esmsolutions.com/registration#/registration/contactInformation/
General Supplier Guide (ESM Documents):
https://support.esmsolutions.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000917048-Supplier-Guides
Supplier Registration Guide (JJC Document):
https://www.jjc.edu/sites/default/files/Purchasing/FY2019/Supplier%20Registration%20Screenshots%20Final.pdf
Joliet Junior College will make every effort to use local business firms and contract with small, minority-owned, and/or women-
owned businesses in the procurement process. This solicitation may contain a goal to include businesses owned and
controlled by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities in the College's procurement and contracting processes in
accordance with the State of Illinois' Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act (30 ILCS
575). State of Illinois CMS Business Enterprise Program certified vendors are encouraged to mark the quote form accordingly
and provide supporting documentation along with the bid form.
BLACKOUT PERIOD:
After the College has advertised for quotes, no pre-quote vendor shall contact any College officer(s) or
employee(s) involved in the solicitation process, except for interpretation of quote specifications,
clarification of quote submission requirements or any information pertaining to pre-quote conferences.
Such bidder or sub-bidder making such request shall be made in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the
date for receipt of quotes. No vendor shall visit or contact any College officers or employees until after
the quotes are awarded, except in those instances when site inspection is a prerequisite for the
submission of a quote. During the black-out period, any such visitation, solicitation or sales call by any
representative of a prospective vendor in violation of this provision may cause the disqualification of such
bidder's response. Questions must be submitted through the Q&A section of the event header in the
ESM Solutions Sourcing site prior to the published deadline.
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Q27001
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
WRESTLING MATS FOR ATHLETICS
Joliet Junior College is accepting quotes for the purchase of two (2) wrestling mats to be
delivered to Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431. Delivery will be
coordinated with Shipping & Receiving; contact information will be included on the purchase
order to the awarded vendor.
QUOTE SPECIFICATIONS:
Quantity: 2
* Size: 42 ft x 42 ft - Collegiate size wrestling mat
* Thickness: 1.625" (1-5/8 inch)
* Mat Color: purple
* 10'/32' competition circles & start marks - Color: white
* Must be light weight, rollout wrestling mats
* Minimum Warranty: 5 years
* Desired Delivery Date: November 4
ITEM DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL COST
42' X 42' WRESTLING MAT PRICING WILL BE ENTERED IN
PER THE ABOVE ESM; REGISTRATION
1. SPECIFICATIONS 2 INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON
Shipping costs must be PAGE 1 OF THIS QUOTE
included in your unit pricing. DOCUMENT.
PLEASE INCLUDE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE WITH YOUR BID
Suppliers will be prompted to provide the following information in ESM:
* Turnaround Time
* Manufacturer & Model
* Warranty
Results from this quote may be viewed at www.jjc.edu/community/vendors
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