DOC- EMO- Food Handling Gloves- BMK

The State of Illinois, specifically the Department of Corrections (DOC), is procuring disposable poly food handling gloves for use in the dietary department to serve food to incarcerated individuals. The request is for 10 boxes of 1,000 gloves per box to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. Bids are due by 9:00 am CST on 05/25/2022 and must be submitted through the BidBuy portal. The contract term is from the date of final signature through 30 days following the begin date. Pricing is based on a one-time charge per unit and extended unit pricing. Vendors must be compliant with the state's extensive certification requirements, including adherence to COVID-19 protocols such as mandatory vaccination or testing for extended contact with staff or individuals in custody. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the state reserves the right to award all or part of the bid.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state is following the standard open market bid process for this procurement, as there is no existing contract in place. The Procurement Justification Form indicates that this purchase is necessary to comply with OSHA and food handling standards, and to protect the state from potential lawsuits. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this requirement, and the procurement does not mention any specific infrastructure or technology that requires integration.