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

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of Five (5) gallon bags compatible with the Liqui-Box 1000 C1T filler machine, issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The Department is seeking a vendor to provide an estimated annual quantity of 40,000 bags, although this is not a guaranteed purchase amount. Bids must be submitted by June 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM, and the contract will have an initial term of two (2) years, with no renewal options specified. Vendors must provide a sample bag prior to award, and all deliveries must be scheduled between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Pricing for the bags must be FOB Destination, with all transportation and handling costs included. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price.

The contracting opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no subcontracting opportunities, and the State may terminate the contract for cause or convenience. Funding for this procurement is subject to availability of appropriations, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided in the given information. The documents also do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.