PSD Liquid Laundry Concentrate Detergent for Menard ICI

The state of Illinois is seeking bids for a contract to provide liquid laundry concentrate detergent (Product B-740) to the Menard Independent Consolidated School District (Menard ICI). The detergent must be a blend of anionic and nonionic synthetic detergents, containing corrosion inhibitors, anti-redeposition agents, and water softeners, with a minimum activity of 35% and no filler materials. It must effectively clean and brighten laundry without harmful caustic additives, and leave laundry clean, bright, and soft, with a clean fresh fragrance and blue color. The contract has an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by June 14, 2018 at 3:30 pm, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Vendors must submit product data sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets with their bids.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran set-aside requirements for this solicitation. The total estimated contract value is $447,480. The current incumbent contractor is not identified. Funding for the contract will be provided through the State's general operating budget.