Custom Dog Mascot Costume

The State of Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking a vendor to design and create a custom dog mascot costume. The technical specifications provided outline detailed requirements for the mascot's height, body shape, color, collar, ventilation system, and accessories such as a carry bag and maintenance manual. The vendor must have at least one year of experience designing and manufacturing custom mascot costumes and is not allowed to subcontract the work. The contract includes a one-year warranty on any defects or repairs, as well as a requirement for the vendor to annually clean the mascot and return it to the agency's office in Springfield, Illinois for five years. The pricing for the mascot costume shall include all shipping costs to and from the agency's address, and no additional charges will be allowed for changes to the approved proof drawing prior to manufacture. The deadline for responses to this solicitation is December 14, 2023.

The state has not provided any information about set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Similarly, the state has not disclosed any budget ranges or potential award values for this contract opportunity. The documents attached indicate this is an internal government project related to the development of a mascot for the OSFM, rather than a formal solicitation for a state or local contract.