Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-MENAR-B-53614
Illinois DOC Menard Correctional Center requests loop mop material (cotton/poly blend, 14,250 lbs)
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
27-426DOC-MENAR-B-53614
NAICS
424310
The Illinois Department of Corrections (Menard Correctional Center) is seeking bids for loop mop material. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections, Menard Correctional Center - Products Requested: - Loop mop material, 20 oz (50/50 cotton/poly blend) - Specifications: four strands, six twists per inch, finished diameter 3/16 inch, 40 inches long with looped ends - Includes 1/2 inch wide cotton ribbon tape, centered 4 inches from looped end, attached with two-needle lock stitch - Provided as one continuous piece - Quantity: 14,250 lbs - Packaging & Delivery Requirements: - Boxed, palletized, shrink wrapped - Clear labeling with weight and lot numbers - Delivery FOB Menard Correctional Center - Unique Requirements: - Samples may be required for quality verification - "Or equal" submissions permitted if they meet all specified standards - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to all qualified suppliers - Notable: Highly detailed technical specifications for material and packaging; bidders must ensure compliance with all requirements.
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of loop mop material, specifically a 20 oz (50/50 cotton/poly blend) high-grade material with detailed specifications including strand count, twist per inch, finished diameter, and looped ends. The material must be boxed, palletized, shrink-wrapped, and clearly labeled with weight and lot numbers, FOB Menard. The solicitation is managed by the Illinois Department of Corrections at the Menard Correctional Center and is a small purchase under NIGP code 14087 (Yarn, Mop Head, Cotton). Bidders are advised to review the attached terms and conditions and submit bids by September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM.