Recycling Services - Cardboard

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for recycling services for cardboard at the Stateville Correctional Center in Will County. The awarded vendor will be responsible for the weekly removal and transportation of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) from the facility, providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. Pickup must occur on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 8am-12pm, excluding holidays, and the vendor must comply with all security requirements of the correctional center. This is a small purchase contract with an estimated term of 6 months, and the award will be based on the most lucrative unit price for the OCC. All bids must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy procurement system by the due date of August 18, 2022.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The contract value is not provided, but funding is subject to the availability of appropriations. There are no subcontractors allowed, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience. Vendors must comply with the State's standard terms and conditions, which cover payment, invoicing, audit and record-keeping, and other general requirements.