Illinois Department of Corrections Pad Material Procurement - Menard Correctional Center 2026
Illinois Department of Corrections | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Aug 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Alvis
- (618) 826-5071
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for pad material to be used in the production of buffing and scouring pads at Menard Correctional Center. The procurement includes non-woven polyester pad material for stripping floors, buffing floors, and polishing floors, specifically 20 rolls of black stripping pad material, 10 rolls of blue buffing pad material, and 20 rolls of white polishing pad material, each approximately 40 linear feet by 56 inches wide (560 sq ft per roll). Bids are due by August 6, 2026, and the contract term runs through June 30, 2027. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the facility warehouse receiving dock at 711 Kaskaskia Street, Menard, IL 62259, and physical samples are required prior to award.
Stripping pad - black pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll); Buffing pad - blue pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll); Polishing pad - white pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll)
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for pad material to be used in the production of buffing and scouring pads at Menard Correctional Center.
The procurement includes non-woven polyester pad material for stripping floors, buffing floors, and polishing floors, specifically 20 rolls of black stripping pad material, 10 rolls of blue buffing pad material, and 20 rolls of white polishing pad material, each approximately 40 linear feet by 56 inches wide (560 sq ft per roll). Bids are due by August 6, 2026, and the contract term runs through June 30, 2027. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the facility warehouse receiving dock at 711 Kaskaskia Street, Menard, IL 62259, and physical samples are required prior to award.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Stripping pad - black pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll)
- Buffing pad - blue pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll)
- Polishing pad - white pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed BOA with bid information, physical sample
- Submit to
- BidBuy or email to solicitation contact
- Scope location
- Menard, IL
- Projected sq ft
- 28,000 sq ft
- Reported agency
- State of Illinois
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: BidBuy or email to solicitation contact. For questions, contact Jennifer Alvis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Alvis at (618) 826-5071. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Stripping pad - black pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll); Buffing pad - blue pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll); Polishing pad - white pad material, Non-woven polyester (20 each, Approx 560 sq ft/roll). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed BOA with bid information, physical sample. Review the full document from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Menard, IL. The total projected area is 28000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.