EPA - Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Manifests

The state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the procurement of EPA Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Manifest forms. The purpose of the solicitation is to establish a 4-year contract, with no renewal options, to enable IEPA to purchase these specialized 4-part continuous and snap-out forms on an as-needed basis. The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for the forms, including size, stock, printing, packaging, and delivery requirements. Bids are due by February 28, 2020, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. The pricing in the IFB is requested in a specific format, with estimated quantities provided for evaluation purposes only, and the contract pricing is subject to an economic adjustment clause tied to the Producer Price Index for the printing industry.

The contract does not have any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements stated in the IFB. However, the successful vendor must comply with Illinois procurement laws and regulations, including provisions related to prevailing wage, freedom of information, and employment tax credits. The contract was awarded to Argyle Print Group, Inc. for a total value of $492,187.50, with two unsuccessful bidders identified as Genoa Business Forms and Ideal Business Products. The contract includes Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran's Business Program (VBP) participation requirements, though the specific percentages are not provided.