DOC-DIX CC-Vice grips, tape measure, channel lock, security bit set, utility knife-BD driver-BD

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Dixon Correctional Center (DIXONCC426), awarded a small open market purchase contract to Menard, Inc. on September 24, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract, valued at $153, encompasses the procurement of various hand tools and hardware items for institutional use, including Irwin vice grips, long nose vice grips, a Komelon tape measure, Channellock pliers, Masterforce adjustable wrenches, pry bars, utility knives, caulk guns, and hammers.

The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-DIXON-P-86862, appears to be a standard supply acquisition for the correctional facility's maintenance or operational needs. The line items, each with specific SKU numbers, represent a comprehensive tool set that suggests support for facility maintenance, repair, or potential vocational training programs within the correctional center. The relatively low contract value and specific tool selection indicate a targeted, modest procurement intended to support the institution's immediate equipment requirements.