Preserved bottles for BOW and BOL

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking to procure preserved laboratory sample bottles for environmental sample collection and preservation through a competitive bidding process. The procurement, identified by number 25-532EPA-LAB53-B-48174, requires electronic bid submissions through the BidBuy platform, with all bids due on June 26, 2025. The agency requires laboratory sample bottles that meet specific EPA detection limits and will be used for various critical environmental activities including enforcement cases, monitoring programs, hazardous waste investigations, and quality control programs. Vendors must provide ISO-certified products with comprehensive certificates of analysis for each order and demonstrate a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control process. Delivery requirements mandate shipping within 72 hours of purchase order receipt, with options for overnight and priority shipping, and vendors must be prepared to replace any damaged or defective products at no cost to the agency.

The procurement includes set-aside provisions for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, with specific subcontracting limitations designed to support these enterprise categories. Potential vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, certifying compliance with state requirements including non-discrimination policies, drug-free workplace standards, and ethical business practices. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the contract will have an initial three-year term with potential renewals, not to exceed ten years total. The State of Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will likely award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with domestic product procurement preferences, minority contractor initiatives, and potential federal funding considerations, with additional potential tax credits available for hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders.