Security Flex Pens

The State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, awarded a contract to Bob Barker Company, Inc. for the supply of Security Flex Pens through an Open Market Small Purchase procurement method. The contracting organization is Danville Correctional Center, located in Danville, Illinois. The contract was executed on July 24, 2026, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027, and carries a total contract value of $259.20. The awarded line item consists of 30 cases of Security Flex Pens measuring 4.5 inches with clear sleeves and black ball-point ink, with each case containing 144 units at a unit price of $8.64 per case.

Delivery is specified for the Danville Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, with goods to be delivered within 30 days of contract execution between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. All transportation and handling costs are included in the quoted price on a Free on Board (FOB) destination basis, with the contractor bearing all shipping expenses. The contract is funded through State of Illinois appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 under expenditure object code 1304, and the procurement was processed through the BidBuy electronic bidding system.