B-52598 Q and A .docx

This document is a Questions and Answers amendment to an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois State Police for Level III Rifle Rated Ballistic Shields under solicitation number 26-493ISP-ADMIN-B-52598. The State seeks to procure ballistic shields capable of stopping multiple rounds from 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, and 7.62x39mm ammunition, with specifications including dimensions of 18" to 20" wide by 32" to 36" long, a maximum weight of 20 pounds, and a horizontal handle of at least 10 inches. The potential purchase quantity is up to seventy-five shields on an as-needed basis for a one-year term commencing June 1, 2026, with no guaranteed minimum order. Shields must comply with NIJ Standard 0108.01 and must feature either a trapezoidal or triangular viewport shape; rectangular or square viewports result in disqualification as non-responsive bids. Delivery must occur within 30 days of order placement to either Special Operations Command in Springfield or the Division of Patrol, with all shipping and delivery charges included in pricing. The submission deadline was June 8, 2026, with all bids remaining firm for 90 days following opening.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, along with providing a twelve-month warranty on all supplies. Ballistic shields must be manufactured in the United States unless specific exemptions apply. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway or submit a completed Vendor Disclosure form with their bid and certify compliance with state and federal regulations, including drug-free workplace standards and prevailing wage requirements where applicable. The solicitation includes set-asides for Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Small Business Program participation. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must pay a $15 administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. The contract is subject to availability of appropriated funds and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice, with potential federal funding noted in the award.