DOC PON24-018/foam trays/MM

The State of Illinois, through the Pontiac Correctional Center, is seeking bids for the procurement of 80,000 3-compartment foam trays with hinged lids, measuring 9" x 9" x 3". The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) outlines the requirements for this procurement, with bids due by 11:00 am CST on July 21, 2023. Bids must be submitted through BidBuy or via email to the solicitation contact. The contract term is from the date of final signatures through June 30, 2024, and the agency requests delivery of the items within 60 days of contract execution, unless another timeframe is agreed upon. Pricing for the commodities must be in accordance with the specified unit of measure, with only one unit price quoted per item. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The contract will be funded through the State's Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations, and the vendor will be responsible for shipping or delivery of the parts to the agency with all transportation and handling costs included. The Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services will govern the contract, outlining requirements for prevailing wage, minority contractor initiatives, federal funding sources, invoicing procedures, and vendor performance monitoring. The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the agency has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors.