DOC PON24-104/plastic disposable sporks/MM

The State of Illinois, specifically the Pontiac Correctional Center, is seeking to procure 300,000 disposable plastic sporks for a one-year contract term ending on June 30, 2024. The sporks must be medium weight, approximately 5.5-6 inches in length, and white in color, with a preferred pack size of 1,000 per case. Bids are due by 11:00 am CST on August 24, 2023 and must be submitted through the BidBuy platform or via email to the solicitation contact. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and the vendor must deliver the items within 30 days of contract execution unless another timeframe is agreed upon. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling included, and the agency has funding available in Fiscal Year 2024.

This procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no indication of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) has a contract value under $50,000, but the exact award value or budget range is not specified.