DMH Release CMHC Alcohol pads, gauze, jelly, tissues, cold packs

Medline Industries, Inc. was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract (Release 24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-54128) by the Illinois Mental Health Department (MENTHLTH444) for medical supplies and equipment. The contract, valued at $430, is scheduled to run from September 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and encompasses five distinct line items of medical and surgical supplies.

The contract's line items include: (1) Alcohol Prep Pads (3000/case), (2) Nonsterile Gauze Sponges 8-Ply (5000/case), (3) Petroleum Jelly (13-oz tubs, 12/case), (4) Standard Facial Tissues (30/case), and (5) Accu-Therm Instant Cold Packs (24/case). These medical supplies fall under the broader category of hospital and surgical equipment, with specific applications ranging from wound care and basic medical hygiene to temperature management. The procurement appears designed to support the operational needs of mental health facilities within the Illinois state healthcare system.