AGR-Marketing-Reusable Tote Bags

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is procuring 15,000 reusable tote bags through solicitation 25-406AGR-MARKE-B-45908, with a specific focus on marketing Illinois products at annual events. The bags must be constructed from non-woven polypropylene, measuring 13W x 10D x 15H inches, featuring two 20-inch handles in lime green with blue lettering, and include the Illinois Product Logo printed on one side at 10 1/4H x 7 1/2W inches. Vendors are required to submit sample bags for quality approval, with any material or color modifications subject to agency review. The contract term runs from the execution date through June 30, 2025, with a mandatory delivery deadline of February 7, 2025. Key procurement dates include a proposal submission deadline of December 24, 2024, and vendors must be prepared to deliver the bags F.O.B. to the IDOA-Marketing facility located at 801 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702. Delivery logistics require trucks equipped with liftgates or capable of dock-level unloading, with drivers assisting in the unloading process using pallets.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does impose strict vendor requirements. All work must be performed within the United States, and vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate in General Commercial Liability insurance. The contract prohibits subcontracting and mandates that vendors correct any errors within 48 hours of notification at no additional cost. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 15,000 bags, suggesting a potential contract value that would be determined by the unit pricing submitted by vendors. The contract includes firm pricing provisions, with all transportation and handling costs to be incorporated into the unit price. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the specific bag design and delivery specifications.