26-350SOS-PHYSE-B-51454 | Hard Wound White Paper Towels

The Illinois Secretary of State, through the Department of Physical Services, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 945 cases of white, 800 ft hard wound, non-perforated paper towels. The required supplies must feature a width between 7.875 and 8 inches, a core size between 1.5 and 2.0 inches, and be packaged as 6 rolls per case. Additionally, the product must be 100 percent recycled paper or US Green Building Council Certified Rapidly Renewable Fiber. The contract is a firm-price agreement with an initial term extending from execution through May 31, 2026. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost, which must include all shipping expenses. Delivery is required within three weeks of the award to the Department of Physical Services in Springfield, Illinois, with the requirement that items be delivered on pallets no taller than 7 feet. The vendor must provide a twelve-month warranty against defects and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general commercial liability of 2 million dollars annual aggregate and auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Payment will be issued upon completion of the contract, provided the vendor complies with all state certifications, including debt delinquency, environmental protection, and human rights standards. The agency maintains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' written notice.