ISVI Monarch Braille Devices IFB

The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, awarded contract B-51854 to American Printing House for the Blind on May 7, 2026, for the procurement of eight Monarch Dynamic Tactile and Multi-Line Braille Tablets manufactured by Humanware. The contract value is $103,200.00, representing a unit price of $12,900.00 per device. Each tablet includes a protective case, a pack of five membranes for the tactile display surface, a USB-C charging brick with cable, and three international power adapters. The initial term runs from the last date of execution through June 30, 2026, with delivery required to the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired at 658 E. State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois, no later than June 15, 2026. Shipping and handling costs are included in the quoted price.

This contract was awarded through an open market competitive sealed bidding process, with American Printing House for the Blind selected as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder among six total bidders. No substitutions of the Monarch devices are permitted under the contract terms. The procurement is governed by the State of Illinois Information and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions Version 26.1, incorporating Department of Human Services provisions, and is subject to prevailing wage requirements, comprehensive insurance obligations, three-year equipment warranty provisions, and data security compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. The quantity specification is designated as an estimate only, with the agency reserving the right to order fewer units if necessary.