Printing of Court Diversion Envelopes

Cook County, Illinois is seeking a contract for the printing of 350,000 Court Diversion Envelopes for the Clerk of the Circuit Court through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2519-06201. The solicitation requires specialized envelopes with specific technical specifications, including double-flapped, bang-tailed design, measuring 15-1/16" x 10-5/8", printed on 24# white bond paper with two-color printing, and featuring specific perforations and labeling. The contract will have an initial two-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bids are due on October 8, 2025, with pre-bid questions accepted until September 24, 2025. Delivery will be made to six different municipal district locations within Cook County, and the Clerk reserves the right to request language changes at no additional cost. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, with pricing to include all associated costs such as delivery, materials, labor, and insurance.

The procurement includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation requirements, with a mandated goal of 4% MBE and 8% WBE participation. Bidders must complete comprehensive documentation including an Economic Disclosure Statement, Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier form, and MBE/WBE Utilization Plan. If unable to meet participation goals, contractors must submit a Good Faith Effort Transparency Report detailing their outreach attempts. The contract is non-federally funded and requires detailed disclosures including potential conflicts of interest, ownership information, and compliance with local ordinances such as the Wage Theft Ordinance and Human Rights Ordinance. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves printing 350,000 envelopes with pricing to remain fixed for the first 12 months and potential annual adjustments thereafter. Failure to provide complete and accurate information could result in contract termination or prohibition from future county business.