Specialty Paper Request

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for various types of specialty paper products through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The specific items requested include 11" x 17" watermark state seal, 14" x 20" white satin matte, 19" x 25" white cover stock, 11" x 17" white recycled long grain, and 23" x 35" uncoated smooth cover stock, with quantities ranging from 8,000 to 400,000 units. The resulting contract shall have a term of upon execution to June 30, 2024, with an option to renew for 0 additional years. Pricing must be submitted in the specified format, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed an unspecified maximum amount. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range for the contract, but the total payments shall not exceed an unspecified maximum amount.