ICI-Menard 464 Broom Corn/Red Twine DO

This contract opportunity is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) posted by the State of Illinois for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Menard Correctional Industries. The BOA requests the procurement of 265 pounds of 20-inch Handle Broom Corn, 2,100 pounds of 22-inch HURL Broom Corn, and 80 pounds of 12-Ply Red Poly Twine to be used for stitching brooms. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on December 17, 2018 and can be submitted via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Deliveries are to be made to the Menard Correctional Industries warehouse Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The BOA has a term from the date of last signature through April 30, 2019. Pricing must be in accordance with the specified unit of measure and be net after any trade or quantity discounts, with all transportation and handling costs included.

The BOA indicates that the use of a brand name is for describing the desired standard of quality and is not intended to limit or restrict competition, as "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences that do not affect suitability. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified, and the possible award value or budget range is not provided.