Clay Targets for DNR WSRC

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is procuring clay targets for use at the World Shooting Recreational Complex. The solicitation is for a 5-year term contract to provide 121,280 standard 108mm clay targets and 64,000 midi 90mm clay targets, with the ability to adjust pricing annually based on the Producer Price Index. Bids are due January 23, 2019 by 3:00 p.m. and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the detailed technical specifications outlined in Exhibit A. The solicitation includes goals for Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) and Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation, and a $15 administration fee will be deducted from the first payment to the awarded vendor to cover the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. No mandatory bidder's conference is required.

This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no incumbent or existing contractor information provided. The total potential value of the 5-year contract is not disclosed, but the State of Illinois has included estimated pricing and allowed for annual economic price adjustments to accommodate market fluctuations over the life of the contract.