Educational Fish Magnets FY 27

The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, Toxicology Program, is requesting quotes for the manufacture and delivery of 42,500 educational fish consumption magnets in 12 languages for the Lake Michigan region, with quotes due July 27, 2026 via the BidBuy platform.

The magnets measure approximately 5 inches by 3 inches in landscape orientation and will be distributed through Chicago-area WIC clinics and public health events. Language-specific quantities are English (17,000 units) and 11 other languages at 1,700 units each: Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Polish, Arabic, Russian, German, and French. The agency has provided approved artwork in PDF format that vendors must reproduce exactly without modification. Vendors must submit electronic and final production proofs for written approval before mass production begins. All magnets must meet strict quality specifications including sharp text, color accuracy, clean edges, consistent dimensions, and professional finish suitable for indoor residential refrigerator use. The vendor must replace defective products at no cost to the state.

The contract term is 12 months. The preferred delivery date is no later than September 1, with shipment directed to Springfield. Vendors must submit firm fixed-price quotations covering all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, packaging, quality control, transportation, shipping, freight, handling, and insurance with no additional fees or surcharges permitted after award. The project is funded through the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Quotes must be submitted through the BidBuy platform by the deadline specified there (the RFQ document does not restate the exact time).