58DIX eyeglass frames clear and security-MK

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring eyeglass frames through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Dixon Correctional Industries program. The IFB seeks bids for two types of frames - high-security charcoal-colored frames in two sizes, and clear or crystal-colored plastic frames in six styles for male and female inmates. The estimated total quantities range from 500 to 15,000 units per line item, with an initial contract term of five years and an option to renew for an additional five years. Pricing must be submitted per the line items listed, and the contract is subject to economic price adjustments. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with the potential for multiple awards. Bids are due by July 26, 2022.

The IFB includes a Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 for any awarded contract of $1,000 or more, and it requires an 11% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal, even if the vendor is not BEP certified. Vendors must provide documentation of their outreach efforts to BEP subcontractors. There are no Veteran's Business Program (VBP) requirements. The previous contracts were awarded to Solo Bambini for the high-security frames and Capri Optics for the clear/crystal frames, totaling $156,330 and $98,500 respectively. The funding source is general revenue.