IDOC MEN OFD23-0580 OC1391 Hygiene bags AHE

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking bids to supply 4,000 heat-sealed hygiene bags to be distributed to individuals in custody at the Menard Correctional Center. Each hygiene bag must contain specific items such as toilet paper, toothpaste, bars of soap, deodorant, security-style toothbrushes, security-style ink pens, and shampoo packets. Bids are due by April 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. CST and must be submitted via BidBuy or email, with a signed Bid on Award (BOA) form attached. The contract term is from the date of final signature through June 30, 2023, and all items must be delivered by the required date of June 30, 2023. Pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis, with no logos or removable components allowed on the items. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and the pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with all transportation and handling included.

The procurement is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state may deduct a fee for the Minority Contractor Initiative, and the vendor will be responsible for adhering to any COVID-19 requirements set forth by the Governor's Executive Orders. Payment terms are in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and no subcontractors can be used without prior written approval from the state. The agency has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor has it disclosed a possible award value or budget range for this procurement.