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

Centralia Correctional Center, part of the Illinois Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid 27-426DOC-CENTR-B-54240 for 105,000 yards of twill fabric in black, kelly green, light blue, navy blue, and tan, with bids due November 23, 2026 through BidBuy. The fabric will produce clothing for individuals in custody throughout Illinois. No small business, minority-owned, women-owned, persons-with-disabilities-owned, or veteran-owned set-asides are indicated. Bidders must submit Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program utilization plans with their bids, along with vendor disclosures and Illinois Procurement Gateway registration.

Line-item quantities are 5,000 yards of black, 15,000 yards of kelly green, 50,000 yards of light blue, 25,000 yards of navy blue, and 10,000 yards of tan. The attached unsigned contract specifies weight, fiber composition, thread count, yarn size, construction, performance, colorfastness, and Pantone color requirements for each fabric. The awardee must submit a one-yard sample of each material for facility approval before full shipment. Deliveries are due no later than June 30, 2027, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, to the Sally Port at 9330 Shattuc Road, Centralia, Illinois 62801. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, and the price must include shipping, applicable tariffs, and related costs. The vendor covers return shipping for any rejected materials.

The contract is firm, fixed price with no economic adjustments through June 30, 2027. Pricing is entered in the BidBuy Items tab. No bid bond or performance bond is required. Funding comes from the General Revenue Fund, and the contract may be partially or totally federally funded, with the percentage disclosed at award. Subcontracts valued at $100,000 or more are permitted. A $15 administrative fee applies to any award of $1,000 or more.

The state will award to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening, and the state may reject any or all bids and waive minor defects. For contracts exceeding $100,000 annually, bidders must disclose registered lobbyists, conflicts of interest, and current and pending Illinois government contracts. The solicitation was posted November 9, 2026.