SP # 18073- 11" x 17", 70#, White Husky Opaque Offset Digital Paper

The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the purchase of 1,200 cases of 11" x 17", 70# white Husky Opaque Offset Digital Paper under State Purchase Contract SP # 18073. This procurement was posted on April 8, 2026, with a deadline for bid submission on April 14, 2026. The specified paper must meet exact dimensional, weight, and material specifications, with paper samples potentially required and subject to approval prior to contract award. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to deliver the full quantity of cases meeting the stated specifications and quality standards. The evaluation criteria include the vendor's ability to provide compliant samples, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with all State of Illinois contractual and certification requirements. No bidders' conference or site visit is indicated in the posted materials, and vendors should direct inquiries through established state procurement channels prior to the April 14 deadline.

The procurement is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services contracts and requires all bidding vendors to complete and certify compliance with 33 distinct Standard Illinois Certifications covering vendor eligibility, legal standing, financial integrity, employment practices, environmental compliance, security protocols, and anti-discrimination standards. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and acknowledge that false certifications render contracts voidable with exposure to suspension, debarment, or civil and criminal penalties. All subcontractors must be approved in advance and must comply with identical certification and contractual requirements. The specific budget allocation and contract award value are not disclosed in the posted materials; however, interested vendors should anticipate that pricing will be evaluated competitively against the full 1,200-case quantity requirement. The contract will be administered by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, with standard payment terms governed by the State Prompt Payment Act and invoicing deadlines of July 31 for services rendered through June 30.