MEN 23-5015 60" White Mesh Electronic Submission Only do

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a vendor to provide high-quality polyester mesh fabric to be used for laundry bags at the Menard Correctional Center. The required specifications for the 60-63 inch wide mesh fabric include a weight of 4.5 oz per square yard, a denier of 150/1000, and a hexagonal 2x3 mesh pattern. Vendors must submit their quotes no later than September 14, 2022 at 11:30am CST, and the contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2023, with no renewal options. Pricing for the white mesh material must be submitted in the format specified in the state's BidBuy procurement platform, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount without a formal amendment.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the State may consider minority-owned, female-owned, and veteran-owned business status, these designations are not explicitly stated as evaluation criteria. The document does not specify a budget range or potential award value for this contract opportunity.