DOC PON24-272/air filters/MM

The State of Illinois is seeking to purchase assorted air filters for the Pontiac Correctional Center through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000. The procurement request covers the purchase of various sizes of MERV 13 air filters, with quantities ranging from 48 to 240 filters per item. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 am CST on October 24, 2023 through BidBuy or email. The contract term is from the date of final signatures through June 30, 2024, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Pricing for the air filters must be quoted per the specified unit of measure, and the vendor will be responsible for shipping the items to the facility's warehouse receiving dock. Delivery is accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, and the agency has no brand or case size preferences for the filters.

The Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services contracts apply to this procurement. The contract covers a range of products and services, including supplies, services, and facilities, and addresses payment terms, cost reimbursement, subcontracting requirements, record keeping and audit provisions, termination clauses, and various compliance requirements. The contract term is not specified, but may be subject to availability of appropriations and can be terminated for convenience or cause. Pricing terms are not detailed, but the contract does address minority contractor initiatives, federal funding, and tax exemptions. The agency has not indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.