Combination Locks w Key Override

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is soliciting bids for combination locks with key override functionality under Bid #26-426DOC-FOXVA-R-317309. This procurement involves the supply of combination locks, specifically referencing part number 1525, with key override capabilities. The IDOC has clarified through Amendment 1 that keys are not required components of this procurement, allowing vendors to bid on lock units only without the separate key assemblies (PN: 1525K), thereby providing flexibility in pricing and delivery. The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026, with a bid due date of May 8, 2026, providing a tight three-day response window for interested vendors. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which govern all contractual relationships with state agencies and establish requirements for payment procedures, insurance coverage, record retention, and legal compliance. The procurement will be evaluated based on vendor qualifications and adherence to the specified product requirements and standard contractual terms.

All vendors responding to this procurement must comply with Illinois state contracting requirements, including obtaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, maintaining records for three years (or five years if federal funds are involved), and paying a minority contractor initiative fee of $15 for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. The State of Illinois retains sovereign immunity and does not permit binding arbitration, requiring any claims be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims. The contract terms also provide the State with the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause with immediate effect. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials provided.