FY-24 ivhq - vanish point insulin syringes

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Veterans Home (IVHQ) for the procurement of Vanish Point Insulin Syringes (or equal) for the fiscal year 2024, which covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The RFQ specifies that the required syringes must be 1CC, 29-gauge x 1/2 inch size with automatic needle retraction, and the estimated order quantity is 40 cases of 100 syringes per box. Vendors are required to submit quotes by the due date of April 11, 2023, through the BidBuy system, and the selected vendor must be able to provide all required supplies and offer the lowest price. The pricing terms outlined in the RFQ include the requirement for all prices to include shipping and handling charges, with no price increases accepted. The RFQ also reserves the right for the agency to reject all offers and individual offers for failure to meet any requirement, and to cancel the procurement up to 72 hours in advance. Additionally, the selected vendor must adhere to the COVID-19 protection requirements set forth in the Governor's Executive Orders, which may include the use of face coverings, COVID-19 vaccinations, or testing.

The RFQ is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for state and local government contracts, which cover various contractual requirements such as payment terms, assignment and subcontracting, audits and record retention, confidentiality, use of work products, indemnification, insurance, compliance with laws, termination, and warranties, would apply to any resulting contract. The RFQ does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget range is not specified.