FY19 Chicago-Read Safety Bathroom Doors

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to provide 100 anti-ligature foam break-away bathroom doors for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The required door sizes are 70" x 28" (80 doors) and 70" x 36" (20 doors), with magnetized door hinges and rip-stop material that break away under 20 lbs. of pressure. This Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to fulfill a requirement by the Joint Commission for the consumer bathrooms in this behavioral health setting. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products, and the quoted prices must be valid for 90 days, include shipping and handling, and cannot be increased. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. Quotes must be submitted by 4:00 PM on December 21, 2018.

The RFQ does not contain any information about set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or other salient financial details. It also does not specify any restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not provided.