Request for Bid EMO.pdf

This document is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (DCMS) for the procurement of reusable, washable mattress underpads. The RFB is seeking bids for a contract to provide these products to various state agencies and universities within the state of Illinois. The contract term is for one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The RFB specifies the required product quantities, dimensions, and minimum performance standards. Bids are due by a specific date, and a mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled to provide an opportunity for questions and site visits.

The RFB outlines pricing requirements, including fixed unit pricing for the contract term. It also indicates that this procurement is subject to set-aside requirements for small and minority-owned businesses. The current incumbent contractor is identified, and information is provided about the historical usage and spend under the existing contract. Funding for this procurement will come from the appropriate state agency budgets.