PLU-05-0241 hand tools blades

Fastenal Company was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois Secretary of State's Physical Services Division (PHYSSERV350) on May 20, 2026, for the procurement of industrial tools and cutting supplies. The contract, identified as 25-350SOS-PHYSE-P-96751, has a total contract amount of $330 and a completion date of May 27, 2026. The awarded line items consist of three product categories: six compact 35-3/8-inch porta band blades for thick metal applications with 8/10 teeth per inch ratings (Milwaukee or Lenox brand), three compact 35-3/8-inch porta band blades for thin metal applications with 12/14 teeth per inch ratings (Milwaukee or Lenox brand), and six 6-in-1 screwdrivers (Lenox, Klein, or Stanley brand).

Performance of this contract is based in Springfield, Illinois, where the Illinois Secretary of State's Physical Services Division is headquartered. The procurement was conducted under an open market competitive process and does not include option periods or renewal terms. Fastenal Company's quotation, dated May 13, 2025, formed the basis for this award, with unit pricing of $30 per porta band blade and $25 per screwdriver. The abbreviated contract value of $330 represents a small purchase procurement requiring minimal administrative oversight and expedited processing consistent with Illinois state purchasing procedures.