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The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Menard Correctional Center, is seeking to procure raw materials for manufacturing cleaning products through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves purchasing various industrial cleaning supplies, including industrial cleaners, hydrogen peroxide-based cleaners, acid replacement cleaners, abrasive cleaners, floor strippers and sealers, glass cleaners, and citrus cleaners, along with polyethylene jugs and caps. The contract requires vendors to deliver materials to Menard Correctional Industries located at 711 Kaskaskia St., Menard, IL, with specific delivery requirements including a 14-day delivery window after order receipt and minimum order quantities of 10 drums for liquid products and 60 bags for powder products. All items will require an approved sample before award, and vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including Safety Data Sheets. The solicitation (number 25-426DOC-MENAR-B-46707) requires electronic submission through the BidBuy system by March 18, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with bids remaining firm for 90 days. Vendors must submit all questions in writing no later than March 14, 2025, and adhere to strict delivery scheduling between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The procurement includes a 1% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, with an aspirational overall goal of awarding 30% of contract value to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Vendors must complete several mandatory disclosure forms, including the Vendor Disclosure form and Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, demonstrating compliance with state procurement regulations. A $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee applies for contracts over $1,000, and small businesses may subcontract up to 49% to non-small businesses. Delivery personnel must pass background checks and follow facility security protocols, with subcontracting permitted only with prior written approval for contracts valued over $100,000. The contract term is two years from execution, with no renewal options, and pricing will remain firm throughout the contract period. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers comprehensive raw materials for cleaning product manufacturing at a correctional facility, suggesting a potentially significant ongoing supply commitment.