IDOC MEN LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT

The State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure a Liquid Laundry Detergent Concentrate to supply the Department of Corrections. The product must be an all-temperature liquid laundry detergent with a blend of anionic and non-ionic synthetic detergents, have a physical state of liquid, and appearance and color of clear blue liquid with no settling or separation. The product must also have a solids content of at least 32%, viscosity of over 500 cps, and pH value between 6 and 8. The product must be able to rinse completely, leave laundry clean, bright, and soft, and have a clean, fresh fragrance. The product must also contain stain-fighting enzymes such as protease, cellulase, alpha-amylase, pectate lyase, and mannanase. • The contract is for 3 years, with 5 deliveries of 4400 gallons each in the first year, 5 deliveries of 4400 gallons each in the second year, and 6 deliveries of 4400 gallons each in the third year. • The product must be shipped in 55-gallon drums, with no metric bung holes, and in accordance with industry standards to ensure product integrity during shipping. • The vendor must provide a Safety Data Sheet with the submission of the bid. • The product sample consisting of 4 one-quart bottles will be required for sample approval prior to the bid being awarded.