Standard Convertible Mattress

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of 11 Standard Sized Convertible Mattresses with Air Pumps by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. The Request for Quote (RFQ) provides detailed technical specifications for the mattresses, including requirements for dimensions, materials, weight capacity, flammability compliance, and features such as self-adjusting pressure relief and safety edge bolster design. Vendors must submit their full product specifications with the bid and provide in-service and demonstration training to facility staff upon product delivery. The RFQ states that the winning bidder will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products, and quoted prices must be valid for 180 days with no price increases accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group of items, and waive minor defects. The RFQ notes that "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences that do not affect the product's suitability, and the burden of proof that a product is equal is on the bidder.

The RFQ does not provide any details on set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Similarly, the available information does not include any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The contract will be awarded by the State of Illinois, and the due date for submissions is December 24, 2018.