MEN Hygiene Bags 22-0452 RG

The State of Illinois, through the Menard Correctional Center (MEN), is seeking bids for the procurement of 4,400 heat-sealed hygiene bags containing various personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, and soap. The bags must be in security-approved packaging, and the contract term is through June 30, 2022, with a requested delivery within 45 days of the purchase order. Bids are due by 1:00 pm on January 18, 2022, and must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy platform. The contract will be funded through State of Illinois appropriations, and the selected vendor must comply with all required State certifications and disclosures.

The procurement is open to all interested vendors, and there is no information provided about any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is Keefe Group, LLC, which is offering the hygiene bags at a unit price of $5.00 each. No additional details are provided regarding the pricing terms, funding requirements, or other salient information. The procurement does not specify an award value or budget range.