ICI - Menard 474 Liquid Laundry Detergent Term Contract Electronic Submission do

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a term contract to supply ICI - Menard 474 Liquid Laundry Detergent to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and its Menard Correctional Industries (ICI Menard) facility. The contract is being procured through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services. The contract has an initial 4-year term with no renewal options, and requires the successful bidder to provide a premium liquid laundry detergent meeting specific performance requirements, including a Stain Removal Index over 375 and the inclusion of key stain fighting enzymes. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by April 23, 2021 at 10:00 am. The contract will be awarded to the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the stated specifications, terms, and conditions.

The contract is not subject to any Small Business Set-Aside or goals for Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities or Veteran Small Business participation. The current incumbent vendor is Joem Chem LLC, who was awarded the previous $575,790.60 contract. Pricing for the new contract will be requested on a per gallon basis, including freight, for delivery to the ICI Menard facility, and will allow for economic price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index after the first year. The total payments under the new contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to execution.