PSD Heat Seal Mattress Equipment for Graham ICI

This state and local contract opportunity is for the one-time purchase of a complete Heat Seal Mattress Equipment system for the Graham Correctional Industries (Graham ICI) operated by the State of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is the procuring agency. The system being procured must meet the technical requirements for use within the Graham ICI facility. The procurement is a sealed bid process, with proposals due by May 29, 2018. Vendors must be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State and Board of Elections, have the required certifications from the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and submit a BEP Utilization Plan as part of their proposal. Two previous bids for this contract were disqualified due to various administrative deficiencies.

This procurement does not appear to have any designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the previous disqualifications indicate the state has strict administrative and compliance requirements for vendors. No information is provided on any incumbent vendors or the estimated value or budget range for this contract. Vendors will need to carefully review the bid requirements and address any potential administrative issues prior to submitting their proposals.