SP - Antimicrobial Hand Wipes

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) for the procurement of 1,500 canisters of antimicrobial hand wipes. The wipes must be 70% alcohol-based, with a sheet size of 6.0" x 7.5", and 220 wipes per canister. The contract will be for a one-time purchase, with an anticipated start date of August 30, 2019, and a completion date of November 29, 2019. The RFQ allows for the substitution of equivalent products, and the awarded vendor may be required to submit samples upon request. Pricing requirements include that all quoted prices must be valid for 180 days and that no price increases will be accepted. The Tollway will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price for the total bid. The RFQ also includes invoicing requirements, such as the vendor's obligation to attest to meeting the required standards set forth in the purchasing contract on every invoice.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide a budget range, but the total award value will be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid.