Wipes, Disposable Washcloth

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of disposable perineal washcloth wipes for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The RFQ specifies a required quantity of 2,520 cases of wipes, with a preferred size of 7.9" x 12.4" and 48 wipes per pack. The wipes must contain aloe and vitamin E, and the use of brand names is for descriptive purposes only. The actual quantity ordered may vary throughout the fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019). Vendors must submit their quotes by May 23, 2018, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid. All quoted prices must be valid for 180 days, include shipping and handling charges, and no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group of items, and to waive minor defects. The winning vendor must agree to partial shipments in case of delays on the total order, and all products must carry a minimum 1-year warranty from the date of delivery.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.