MEN 23-0115 Pails and LIds do

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking bids for the procurement of 2,400 5-gallon plastic pails and 2,000 plastic lids for the Menard Correctional Center. The requested items must be equal or equivalent to the specified Paragon or Letica brand models, with samples required prior to award. The contract term will begin upon final signature and end on June 30, 2023, with all deliveries to be made by that date. Bids must be submitted through the BidBuy portal by 10:00 am CST on October 4, 2022. Vendors will be required to provide F.O.B. destination pricing, with all transportation and handling costs included. The state may award the contract in whole or in part. Vendors must comply with the state's Standard Certifications and Terms and Conditions, as well as COVID-19 protection requirements for entering IDOC facilities.

This procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract is not specified, but the Basic Ordering Agreement indicates it is under $50,000.