Plywood & Screw

The State of Illinois awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to South Side Lumber (Vendor ID V00007324) on July 24, 2026, for building materials to be supplied to Big Muddy River Correctional Center. The contract is valued at $528 and encompasses the delivery of construction-grade plywood sheathing and fastening materials. The primary line items include twelve sheets of 3/4 x 4 x 8 plywood rated sheathing at $39.17 per unit and two boxes of Grip Fast #8 x 1/2" Phillips drive zinc flat head wood screws (180 count per box) at $6.50 per unit.

The contract was issued with a completion date of June 30, 2026, though the award date of July 24, 2026, creates a temporal inconsistency in the procurement documentation. As an Open Market Small Purchase, this contract was awarded through simplified procurement procedures available under Illinois state purchasing guidelines. The materials specified align with standard building supply products, suggesting their application to maintenance, repair, or minor construction activities at the correctional facility. No specific county designation is provided in the available contract data.