Notice concerning additional Covid~8.docx

This document is a notice concerning additional COVID-19 precautions for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the State of Illinois. The notice states that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of Illinois has issued executive orders mandating certain contractors to use face coverings, have COVID-19 vaccinations, or undergo testing when in indoor public places, healthcare facilities, schools, institutions of higher education, and state-owned and operated congregate facilities. The vendor awarded this contract must adhere to the requirements of these executive orders as applied by the agency, and the agency may also implement additional vaccination or testing requirements.

The state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of two ATP Drug Packaging Machines from Parata on a sole-source basis. The agency intends to award the contract to Parata unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by January 28, 2022 at 4 PM.