Hill ICI - 5 Gallon Bags for Water, Milk & Cooking Oil - Small Purchase (MDS)

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Hill Correctional Center Industries for the procurement of 5-gallon bags to be used in the milk and juice plant at the Hill Correctional Center. The RFQ seeks bids from vendors to provide an estimated 40,000 bags annually, with an initial contract term of two years. The bags must meet specific requirements, including a standard spout with a standard tub cap, dimensions of 18" x 24.75", and a poly structure with LLDPE-LDPE plies. Bids must be submitted by November 1, 2022 at 11:00 am, and there is a mandatory bidder's conference. Pricing will remain firm for the first year, with the ability to request economic price adjustments of up to 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index for subsequent years.

This is a small purchase procurement that is set aside for Small Businesses. The contract will be funded by the Hill Correctional Center Industries. The State's standard contract terms and conditions, as well as agency-specific provisions related to COVID-19 protocols, will apply. Interested vendors must submit the required Forms B Certifications and Disclosures as part of their bid response, which will be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy system.