DCFS PO20-587 - Non-Medical Reusable/Washable Face Masks - Statewide

The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is procuring non-medical reusable/washable face masks through a 3-year contract with a not-to-exceed value of $101,700.00. The masks will be ordered on an as-needed basis to replace inventory at DCFS offices statewide, with the initial order requiring 30,500 masks for 2,938 staff members in the Springfield and Chicago offices. The masks must be 3-layered to provide adequate filtration while allowing for comfortable breathing, and vendors may submit either royal blue or navy blue masks, with one color selected for the entire contract term. Samples will be requested from the three lowest bidders and additional vendors as needed. Pricing must include inside delivery to the two designated locations, with no separate invoicing allowed for shipping. The procurement process includes a question-and-answer session, with responses due by June 18, 2020.

The contract opportunity is a small business set-aside, open to all businesses and not limited to Illinois-certified small businesses. DCFS currently uses 3-ply disposable or non-medical KN95 masks, and the requested masks must meet or exceed those specifications. The procurement does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget is limited to the $101,700.00 not-to-exceed value for the 3-year contract term.