MSR Clothing

Arena Sports USA, Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by Robinson Correctional Center in Illinois on September 29, 2026, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2027. The total contract amount is $6,422.25. The procurement encompasses clothing and apparel items for correctional facility use, specifically black Jerzees NuBlend sweatpants in sizes Large through 3X (200 units total), black Gildan Heavy Blend crewneck sweatshirts in sizes Small through 3X (225 units total), and white Hanes Essential-T crewneck cotton t-shirt packs in sizes XL and 2X (50 packs total). All items were specified with restrictions including no drawstrings, pockets, or comparable features, with "brand name or equal" specifications permitting equivalent substitutions subject to bidder demonstration of equivalency.

The contract operates under the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establishes standard payment, performance, and compliance requirements for all vendor contracts with the state. As a contract exceeding $1,000, the vendor is subject to applicable provisions including the State Prompt Payment Act, a $15 minority contractor initiative fee, maintenance of required insurance coverage with the State named as additional insured, and standard record retention requirements. Performance is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027, with payment to be rendered in accordance with state statutory requirements for prompt payment of vendor invoices.