Coal for Vienna Correctional Center

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections, is procuring coal for the Vienna Correctional Center in Jefferson County. The procurement is for the delivery of approximately 1,800 tons of coal over a one-year period, with an option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The contract was awarded to ABC Coal Company following a competitive solicitation with a bid response deadline of July 1, 2022. The contract pricing is $120 per ton of coal, for a total estimated annual value of $216,000. The procurement is governed by an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that outlines detailed specifications for the required coal, including size, BTU, sulfur, and ash content, as well as procedures for sampling, testing, and potential rejection of coal deliveries. The IFB also includes a liquidated damages clause for coal that does not meet specifications, and standard State of Illinois contract terms and conditions.

There are no set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. ABC Coal Company is the incumbent supplier for this contract, and the funding for the contract will be provided through the Illinois Department of Corrections' annual operating budget.