IDOC men loop yarn for mops JRA

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections and the Menard Correctional Center, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 50-50 cotton poly blend recycled content natural unbleached loop yarn to be used in the manufacturing of mops. The contract requires the successful vendor to deliver 10,000 lbs of the specified yarn by June 30, 2025, with the option for the state to award the bid in whole or in part. A sample of the product will be required prior to the bid award, and pricing must be in accordance with the unit of measure specified. Bids are due by 10:00 am CST on August 29, 2024 and must be submitted through BidBuy or email. The contract will be awarded on a small purchase basis, with payment terms subject to the State Prompt Payment Act and the vendor required to comply with prevailing wage requirements as applicable.

This procurement does not contain any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The value of the contract is less than $50,000, with the exact award amount to be determined based on the bids received.