IDOC men slip on deck shoes JRA

Bob Barker Company, Inc. was awarded a state contract by the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of men's slip-on deck shoes. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-MENAR-P-88846, covers the acquisition of navy-colored Model 326 shoes in multiple sizes ranging from 8 to 15. The order consists of eight line items totaling 432 pairs of heavy-weight canvas shoes with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 11 to 12-ounce cotton canvas upper, fully cushioned insoles, built-in arch support, and a rubber molded outsole with a toe cap.

The contract was awarded on November 12, 2025, with a performance period from the award date through June 30, 2026. The total contract value is $2,557.44, funded through Fiscal Year 2026 State appropriations using account code 001 42679 1300 0000. Delivery requirements specify F.O.B. destination pricing, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, to the Menard Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock. The procurement was conducted using the Small Purchase source selection method, with Bob Barker Company based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, serving as the prime contractor.