DMH Small Purchase CMHC DISSOLVABLE SOAP PODS

The State of Illinois Department of Mental Health (MENTHLTH444) has awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Bob Barker for the provision of specialized hygiene products. The contract, issued on July 9, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, carries a total contract value of $19,200.00. The procurement encompasses 160 cases of dissolvable soap paks at a unit price of $120.00 per case, with each case containing 500 individual 0.35 fluid ounce paks formulated as a 3-in-1 shower-shampoo and shave product.

The specified product is engineered for institutional use, featuring a non-toxic, animal fat-free, and alcohol-free formulation designed to enhance facility operations and security. The dissolvable pak format eliminates packaging waste and potential contraband containers while reducing staff administrative burden associated with individual product dispensing. The contract award is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes uniform requirements including payment provisions under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, insurance requirements with General Commercial Liability minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and standard compliance obligations across federal and state regulations.