Ind. in Custody Work Boots

The State of Illinois, through the Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC) located in East St. Louis, awarded a small purchase contract to Bob Barker for the procurement of work boots. The contract, designated 26-426DOC-SWICC-P-98171, was executed on June 16, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and a total contract value of $1,040.60. The prime contractor is responsible for supplying 55 pairs of Shoe Corp Style #N194 black work boots, featuring 6-inch height, plain padded collar, soft sole, and high-top design, distributed across multiple sizes: 15 pairs each in sizes 8, 12, and 13, and 10 pairs in size 14. All pairs are priced uniformly at $18.92 per unit.

Delivery of the work boots must be made to the SWICC facility's warehouse receiving dock during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays), with the contractor bearing all shipping costs on a Free on Board destination basis. The procurement was funded through State of Illinois fiscal year 2026 appropriations under account code 001-42654-1300-0000 (expenditure object code 1370), with no federal funding or subcontractors involved. The contract represents a routine operational procurement for correctional facility personnel equipment.