IDOC-security/flex pens
Ended Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding Illinois Awarded
- Contract number
- 26-426DOC-TAYLO-P-85498
- Awardee
- Bob Barker
- Contracting organization
- Taylorville Correctional Center
- Contract amount
- $581.70
Award facts
- Completion date
Award details come from bidbuy.illinois.gov. Updated .
About this award
The State of Illinois, through the Taylorville Correctional Center (TAYLORVILLECC426), awarded a contract to Bob Barker Company Inc. for the procurement of 6,000 Maximum Security Clear Flexible Pens (MSBP). The contract, valued at $581.70, was secured through an Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding process and covers the procurement of 4-inch flexible pens in blue or black ink, priced at $0.09695 per unit. The pens will be delivered in 42 cases of 144 pens, with a delivery timeline of within 30 days to the correctional facility.
The contract, funded through the state's fiscal year 2026 budget, has a performance period beginning upon final signature and extending through June 30, 2026. The pens are specifically designed for institutional environments, featuring a bendable, non-breakable clear sleeve and non-water soluble ink. The procurement was executed under the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services, with the prime contractor being Bob Barker Company Inc., located in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, and the delivery destination being the Taylorville Correctional Center in Illinois.
Line items
| Item | Total |
|---|---|
| Please provide spec sheet of item(s) being quoted | — |
| Msbp 4 inch Flexible Pens, Blue or Black Ink, total of 6,000 pens needed | — |
| When a brand name or equal specification is used in a solicitation, the solicitation shall contain explanatory language that the use of a brand name is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict… | — |
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BOA 26TAY0056.pdf | ||
| Corporate Resolution - Authority to Sign_05.06.2025~32.pdf | ||
| MSBP MS Clear Flexible Pens SPEC SHEET~10.pdf |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 26-426DOC-TAYLO-P-85498?
Contract 26-426DOC-TAYLO-P-85498 was awarded to Bob Barker by Taylorville Correctional Center in Illinois on August 25, 2025.
How much is contract 26-426DOC-TAYLO-P-85498 worth?
Its contract amount is $581.70.
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