Disposable Supplies

Cook County is seeking disposable supplies for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2535-03182, a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals. The procurement aims to select a single vendor who can provide comprehensive disposable supplies meeting all specified requirements. The bid is scheduled for submission by September 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time-Chicago, with vendor inquiries accepted until August 20, 2025. All bids must be uploaded to the Cook County Bonfire procurement portal, and late submissions will not be considered. The county will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who meets all technical specifications and requirements. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with detailed supply specifications, pricing, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality disposable supplies to the detention center.

The solicitation includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation requirements, mandating subcontracting goals of 12.5% MBE and 7.5% WBE of the awarded contract price. Bidders must submit a comprehensive MBE/WBE Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will meet these goals, with certified MBE/WBE vendors allowed to count their own participation toward the requirements. The contract is non-federally funded and will involve inside dock deliveries to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, with accepted delivery times Monday through Friday, excluding specific holidays. While no specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated, the three-year contract with potential two-year extensions suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for a qualified disposable supplies vendor. Interested bidders must ensure they can meet all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and minority business enterprise participation goals to be considered for the contract.