Black, Kelly Green, Light Blue, Navy Blue, and Tan - Twill Fabric Bolts

Centralia Correctional Center, Illinois Department of Corrections, is requesting bids on twill fabric bolts in five colors—black, kelly green, light blue, navy blue, and tan—for the Illinois Correctional Industries program under IFB B53685, with bids due September 1, 2026. Domestic product preference applies; bidders must affirmatively declare United States manufacturing unless specific exemptions apply.

The scope covers 105,000 yards across five line items: 5,000 yards of 7.5oz black twill, 15,000 yards of 7.5oz kelly green twill, 50,000 yards of 5.2oz light blue twill, 25,000 yards of 7.5oz navy blue twill, and 10,000 yards of 7.5oz tan twill. All fabric must meet ASTM and AATCC performance standards with specified fiber composition (65% polyester / 35% cotton), weight, thread count, yarn size, and construction parameters. Deliverables will be fabricated into jumpsuits, coveralls, pants, shirts, coats, dress-out pants, dietary toppers, and pullovers for individuals in custody throughout the state. All shipments must be completed no later than June 30, 2027, with fabric samples submitted to Centralia for approval prior to full delivery. Deliveries are scheduled Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, on an F.O.B. Destination basis to 9330 Shattuc Road, Centralia, Illinois 62801.

The award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. Vendors must register in BidBuy before contract execution and maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. A $15 fee applies under the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative for any contract valued at $1,000 or more. Vendor Disclosure Form A (formerly Form A) is mandatory for vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway.