FY-25 IVHQ - Buckeye Eco All-Purpose Cleaning Products or Equal

The Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois, is seeking a procurement for eco-friendly cleaning products and dispensing systems through a Request for Quote (RFQ) for fiscal year 2025, specifically targeting Grundy County. The solicitation requires vendors to provide four types of Green Seal certified cleaning products: all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, hydrogen peroxide cleaner, and floor cleaner, with an estimated quantity of 320 1.25-liter containers for each product type. Additionally, the RFQ calls for 40 Eco Pro Proportioning System dispensers or equivalent systems, with all products mandated to have environmentally friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging that requires minimal personal protective equipment for use. The procurement requires products to carry a minimum one-year warranty from delivery date, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7 am-3 pm at the facility's leveling dock. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email or BidBuy by February 5, 2025, with quotes remaining valid for 90 days from submission. While specific brands like Buckeye Eco are mentioned, equivalent products meeting specified quality standards will be considered.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The RFQ requires vendors to comply with standard Illinois state contracting certifications, which include various ethical and compliance standards such as no defaults on educational loans, absence of felony convictions, compliance with environmental regulations, and registration with the State Board of Elections. Vendors must also certify adherence to Illinois Department of Human Rights Act requirements and post job vacancies on IllinoisJobLink.com. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement suggests a moderate-scale contract for cleaning supplies and dispensing systems. The contract period extends through June 30, 2025, with the facility reserving the right to cancel orders up to 72 hours in advance. Insurance requirements typically include $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability, with the State of Illinois to be named as an additional insured party.