Green Seal Certification Cleaning Product with Dispensers

The State of Illinois, specifically the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home in Adams County, is seeking a vendor to supply Green Seal-certified cleaning products and dispensing systems through a five-year contract. The procurement involves the delivery of specialized cleaning products including hydrogen peroxide cleaner, glass cleaner, floor cleaner, and heavy-duty cleaner, with a maximum annual requirement of 350 cases per product type and a minimum of 75 cases annually. Vendors must provide an automated proportioning dispensing system, complete product installation, staff training, and ongoing technical support while maintaining Green Seal certification standards. The contract requires vendors to have a minimum of two years of experience supplying cleaning products in healthcare environments, with products meeting specific requirements such as being super-concentrated and requiring minimal personal protective equipment. The bid submission deadline is October 9, 2025, with bids to be submitted electronically through the BidBuy Purchase Order system, and vendors must maintain bid pricing firmness for 90 days from the opening date.

The procurement includes a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal, targeting businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Vendors must complete several mandatory documents, including a Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois Contract, and a BEP Utilization Plan. The state has an aspirational goal of awarding at least 30% of total contract dollars to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, with an additional 3% target for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the five-year term and requirement for multiple product types suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Vendors who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits, and the state encourages the use of domestic products. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified criteria, with potential for integration into the existing housekeeping infrastructure of the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home.