Disinfecting wipes

The Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting bids for disinfecting wipes to support Driver Services facilities statewide through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a deadline of May 15, 2026. The procurement seeks either Clorox or Lysol anti-bacterial wipes or approved equivalent products supplied in recloseable tubs or containers containing a minimum of 75 wipes per container with 6 containers per case. The wipes must be bleach-free and demonstrate capability to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. The total order consists of 700 cases, with 350 cases required for delivery by July 15, 2026, and the remaining 350 cases available for delivery at a later date. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price on a firm, fixed basis that includes shipping costs and delivery on an FOB Destination basis to 2701 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62723. All products must be palletized with pallet heights not exceeding 6 feet and dimensions no greater than 40" x 48", with boxed products requiring shrink-wrapping. Interested bidders may submit bids via email or through the BidBuy system, with specific submission details and a Questions and Answers document provided for clarification on product specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or incumbent vendor information. Bidders must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standard Illinois certifications. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause if performance is inadequate. Invoices must be submitted to the Illinois Secretary of State Fiscal Office and submitted by July 31 following the fiscal year in which expenses were incurred. No specific budget range or award value is publicly disclosed in the procurement documents; however, pricing will be a primary evaluation factor with the lowest-cost responsive bid expected to receive the award.