IDOC-van-FY27-gray wool blankets-KAC

The State of Illinois awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Charm-Tex (Vendor ID V00011046) for the supply of institutional blankets to the Vandalia Correctional Center. The contract, designated 23-416CMS-BOSS4-P-60958, was awarded on August 17, 2026, with a completion date of February 7, 2027. The total contract value is $2,070.00, reflecting the procurement of 300 units of gray wool blankets at a unit price of $6.90 each.

The blankets specified in this contract are institutional-grade textile products manufactured to stringent federal standards. Each blanket measures 66 inches by 90 inches in cut size, composed of 80–90 percent wool with 10–20 percent man-made fiber content, and weighs a minimum of 3.75 pounds. The blankets must meet flame resistance and moth-proof requirements, demonstrate colorfast and preshrunk properties, and comply with Federal Standard No. 751A (500 series) for edge stitching and a minimum tensile strength of 45 pounds. Charm-Tex is required to supply only loom-woven blankets, with manufacturer labeling attached or included in packaging. Performance is scheduled for completion by February 7, 2027.