IDOC - Recycling Services - Wooden Pallets

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a vendor to provide recycling services for wooden pallets at the Stateville Correctional Center. The objective is to establish a cost-effective and operationally efficient process for the removal of these recyclable products. The vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the weekly pickup of the wooden pallets. Bids must be submitted by November 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM, and a pre-bid conference is mandatory for all interested bidders. The contract term is one year, with no renewal options specified. Pricing must be submitted in the format outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ), and the total contract price is estimated. Expenses are not allowed under this contract.

The contract is subject to set-asides for small businesses, and the State is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this RFQ. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. The State's standard terms and conditions apply, which cover payment, minority contractor initiatives, prevailing wage requirements, assignment and subcontracting, record retention and audits, and other standard contractual provisions. No incumbent vendor or current operating environment details are provided, and the funding source and amount are not specified, as the contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.