Recycling Services - Cardboard

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking bids for recycling services for corrugated cardboard at the Stateville Correctional Center. The vendor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the weekly pickup of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) from the correctional facility, with pickups occurring on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding holidays. The value of the recyclables shall be determined by the actual weight multiplied by the corresponding unit price, and the vendor shall issue separate checks for each type of recyclable. The contract has an initial term of six months, with no renewal options specified, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed an unspecified maximum amount. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy system, and the State's standard terms and conditions, including termination provisions and the requirement to maintain books and records for several years, shall apply.

This opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific business type, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents do not include any details about the award value or budget range for this contract.