SP national safety council (NSC) CPR AED first aid workbooks

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is conducting a procurement for National Safety Council (NSC) CPR AED First Aid Workbooks and digital certifications through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement seeks specific branded workbooks, including 130 CPR/AED Only Participant Workbooks and 527 First Aid, CPR, & AED Participant Workbooks for the years 2025, 2027, and 2029. No substitutions are permitted, and vendors must bid on all line items to be considered responsive. The contract duration is five years, with no renewal options, and all pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy platform. Vendors are required to provide unit prices valid for 180 days, with no price increases allowed and a commitment to provide the lowest available pricing. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and submission of the lowest total price. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2025, with proposals due by June 20, 2025, and all line-item pricing must include setup fees, shipping, and handling charges.

The procurement appears to have standard Illinois state certification requirements, including compliance with 33 distinct vendor requirements covering areas such as drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunities, and ethical business conduct. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the standard Illinois certifications suggest potential preferences or requirements for minority-owned businesses. The contract is contingent upon fund availability and potential appropriations from the Illinois General Assembly. Vendors must complete a comprehensive certification form affirming compliance with various legal and operational standards, with potential penalties including contract voiding, suspension, or debarment for false statements. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement indicates quantities of 657 total workbooks across three specified years, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Vendors must be prepared to integrate with existing NSC certified instructor training infrastructure and demonstrate full compliance with state procurement regulations.