DMH Release EMHC FY26 Medline Ensure

The State of Illinois, through its Mental Health organization, awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract (24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-54128) to Medline Industries, INC (Vendor ID V00004954) for the procurement of medical supplies focused on drug and feeding administration, infusion, and irrigation equipment and supplies. The contract, valued at $4,397.59, was awarded on May 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The single line item encompasses a broad category of medical-grade consumables and equipment, including enteral administration systems for tube feeding, extension sets, intravenous (IV) additive equipment and supplies, infusion solutions, irrigation solutions and sets, nutritional product IV solutions, and standard IV and injectable solutions such as dextrose, electrolytes, Ringer's, and saline.

Under this release order, the contractor is to supply 136 units of Ensure Vanilla medical supplies at a unit price of $53.89 each. These supplies are integral to therapeutic feeding and pharmaceutical administration protocols within mental health care settings. The contract duration spans two months, from May through June 2026, reflecting the time-sensitive nature of the procurement. As a competitive sealed bidding award, the contract represents a standardized acquisition process aimed at ensuring competitive pricing and supplier performance for essential medical consumables required by the State of Illinois Mental Health division.