Contract Summary

This is a State of Illinois Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the procurement of general services, with a contract value not to exceed $50,000. The agreement is between the State of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections at the Illinois River Correctional Center, and A-Way Training & Tactical, Inc., a corporation represented by Patrick Jones (EIN: 81-1408482). The contract was executed with final signatures dated June 5, 2026, and is effective through June 30, 2027. The agreement incorporates standard State of Illinois terms and conditions and is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and prevailing wage requirements.

The contract covers two line items: (1) Yellow Crime Scene Tape—in 1,000-foot bright yellow with black print, priced at $21.99 per unit with a freight charge of $15.00, for a total of $36.99, and (2) Freight Charges, priced at $15.00 per unit. The pricing structure establishes unit costs with freight charges separately identified. Invoices must be submitted by July 31 following the fiscal year of service delivery, and the State reserves the right to conduct background checks on contractor personnel and maintain audit rights for a three-year period. The agreement specifies that the State maintains sole ownership of all work products and requires the vendor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability and $2,000,000 annual aggregate.