FY26 non woven mattress cores

The State of Illinois is soliciting competitive bids for non-woven polyester mattress cores under contract opportunity FY26 through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement was posted on November 26, 2025, with a bid due date of December 12, 2025. Bidders must submit a completed Invitation for Bid form along with all required documentation as specified in solicitation section A.1 to remain eligible for consideration. The submission must include a binding offer to perform in full compliance with all solicitation requirements and be signed by an authorized representative of the bidding organization. While specific technical specifications and quantity requirements are not detailed in the available documentation, bidders should anticipate providing non-woven polyester mattress cores meeting the State's operational needs. Bidders are permitted to propose exceptions to the Standard Terms and Conditions through a redline submission; however, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any such exceptions, and all resulting contracts will incorporate the Standard Terms and Conditions available through the Illinois Chief Procurement Office website.

The procurement includes provisions for Illinois Business Preferences and Domestic Product Preferences, both of which require specific supporting documentation and line-item designations for bidders seeking to claim such preferences. Bidders must ensure compliance with all preference claim requirements to avoid disqualification. The available documentation does not specify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award values and budget ranges for this procurement. Interested bidders should consult the complete solicitation materials and the Illinois Chief Procurement Office website for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, preference eligibility requirements, and any disadvantaged enterprise set-asides that may apply to this opportunity.