REBID Paper and Plastic Dual Trays - Ludeman

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of paper and plastic dual trays for the Ludeman Center, which is an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) institution. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BOSS is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of DHS. The contract will have an initial term of two (2) years with an option to renew for an additional three (3) years. Bids are due by May 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM CDT. The awarded vendor will be required to provide a variety of dual-ovenable paperboard trays and lidding film, as well as clear plastic trays and lidding film, in specified quantities, sizes, and compatibilities with the Oliver heat sealing equipment currently in use. Pricing will be based on a unit price per item, with no delivery charges included, and will be subject to a price adjustment mechanism tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

This solicitation does not contain any small business, minority, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals. The awarded vendor must ensure product compatibility with the Oliver Product Heat Seal Machine, Model: 1308N, and provide samples for testing after bid opening if requested. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor listed, and the budget range for this contract is not specified.