REBID Replacement Chairs (Task, Guest, Executive, Plastic Stackable) IFB

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to procure various styles of replacement chairs, including task swivel chairs, executive conference room chairs, office guest/side chairs, and plastic stackable chairs. HFS has an immediate need for 275 task swivel chairs, 10 executive conference room chairs, 200 guest/side chairs, and 50 plastic stackable chairs, with an overall estimated need of 750 task swivel chairs, 30 executive conference room chairs, 500 office guest/side chairs, and 200 plastic stackable chairs over the 5-year contract term. Vendors must deliver all ordered chairs to the HFS Bureau of Administrative Services warehouse within 45 days of the order and are responsible for any chair assembly and debris removal. The contract term is 5 years with no renewal options, and the State will evaluate bids based on responsibility, responsiveness, and price, selecting the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

This solicitation includes a 2% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. The current incumbent vendor is Resource One of Illinois Ltd., who was awarded the previous $203,057.40 contract. Other unsuccessful bidders included HCONE INTERNATIONAL IMPEX LLC, TILES IN STYLE, Valentine, Alicia DBA Interior Design by A. Valentine, American Filing Solutions, Alegna Inc., Wiley Office Equipment, and Autumn Paper Company. Payments for this contract will be subject to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act.