Illinois Secretary of State
Invitation for Bid: Master Contract Record Center Boxes
Lack of bids. Re-bid opportunity is unknown at this time.
This bid was posted originally w/o attachments, so this modification is the process of adding the attachments and extending the bid opening date to March 14th, 2019.
First published Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 3:30 PM, Thursday March 14, 2019:
At the following address:
501 S. 2nd Street
Rm 116 Howlett Bldg
Springfield, IL 62756
The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a 24 month Statewide Master Contract for Record Center Boxes. These boxes must be recycled content;single wall, corrugated cardboard that are 15" x 12" x 10" with an attached, folding, top lid. Boxes store letter or legal sized file folders. 200lb. bursting strength or 32 ECT minimum, 65 lb. maximum content load. These boxes are to be delivered flat and strapped into a bundle of 25. Boxes are to be pre-cut, have (2)handle openings on opposing sides and scored with tabs.
Each agency will be responsible for their own individual order fulfillment and billing. The Secretary of State needs an initial order of 2500 boxes. These boxes are becoming standard for the Illinois Secretary Archives Division, which houses an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 boxes annually. The seeking of this Statewide Master Contract is in effort to streamline the process of the Record Retention Laws and the purchase of compliant record storage boxes for all state agencies.
For additional information, contact:
Jamie Booker
501 S. 2nd Street
Rm 116 Howlett Bldg
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (217) 782-0828
State Purchasing Officer - Shirley Webb
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. Solicitation documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office. There is no BEP goal for this procurement. The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
