IDOC- Lime away, Apex Power

Ecolab Inc. was awarded a Release Competitive Sealed Bidding contract by the Centralia Correctional Center in Illinois on November 4, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2026. The contract, valued at $3,018.67, covers the procurement of specialized cleaning and maintenance chemicals for institutional use.

The contract includes two primary line items: (1) Lime Solvent, a multi-purpose concentrated liquid designed for removing lime, food film, and scale from various surfaces including stainless steel, aluminum, ceramic, glass, tile, and cement, with low-foaming properties suitable for dish machines and steam tables; and (2) Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, a solid formulation for electronically dispensed systems, specifically engineered for cleaning glassware, flatware, china, and melamine surfaces, with a phosphorous content of less than 0.5% by weight. These products are intended to support cleaning and sanitation operations at the Centralia Correctional Center.