NIGP 14087: Yarn, Mop Head, Cotton

NIGP 14087 Yarn, Mop Head, Cotton is an Item code under which state and local governments procure finished mop material for facility maintenance and custodial operations. The work involves sourcing manufactured loop mop heads or continuous mop yarn stock to specified fiber composition, twist density, diameter, and finished dimensions, with materials typically boxed, palletized, and delivered to end-use facilities. Correctional institutions and other state-operated facilities are the primary buyers; procurement occurs through small purchases and basic ordering agreements when volumes and dollar values remain below cooperative-purchasing thresholds.

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Menard Correctional Center posted a recent IFB (solicitation 27426DOCMENARB53614) on August 27, 2026, seeking 14,250 pounds of loop mop material under a basic ordering agreement with a response deadline of September 8, 2026. The specification calls for a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend with four strands and six twists per inch, finished to 3/16-inch diameter and 40 inches long with looped ends, each unit featuring a 1/2-inch cotton ribbon tape centered 4 inches from the looped end and attached via two-needle lock stitch. Pricing is quoted per pound, FOB destination with all transportation and handling included, and the contract runs through December 30, 2026, with all deliveries required by that date. Vendors must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate and comply with the State Prompt Payment Act and applicable federal, state, and local laws.