DHS Emergency Notice - Surgical masks

The state of Illinois is procuring 100,000 surgical masks through an emergency purchase to protect against the coronavirus. The procurement is being issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services, with Tazewell County being the specific jurisdiction. The vendor selected for this emergency purchase is Fastenal Company, as they were able to deliver the required quantity within 2 weeks. The total expenditure for this contract is $125,000, with the funding source listed as "Other." The contract term is from April 7, 2020 to May 7, 2020, and the procurement was deemed necessary to protect public health and safety. The Chief Procurement Officer may grant an extension to the contract, but must hold a public hearing and provide a written determination before executing any extension.

This emergency procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement document does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. As this is an emergency purchase, the contract value is $125,000, which falls within the budget range for this requirement.