DAT-Uniform Buttons-cb

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is soliciting bids for uniform buttons under the DAT-Uniform Buttons contract opportunity, with a deadline of February 13, 2026. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement requiring vendors to submit responsive bids for the supply of uniform buttons to state agencies. While specific technical specifications regarding button materials, sizes, quantities, colors, or delivery timelines are not detailed in the available documentation, vendors must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory state certifications and disclosure requirements as a condition of bid eligibility. Qualified vendors must possess an active and unexpired State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) or submit appropriate vendor disclosure documentation with their response. All vendors are required to execute the Standard Illinois Certifications form, certifying compliance with 34 comprehensive requirements spanning vendor eligibility, criminal history clearance, financial integrity, labor practices, environmental compliance, ethical conduct, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity commitments, and forced labor prohibitions. The bid submission deadline is February 13, 2026, with no additional information provided regarding questions periods, pre-bid meetings, or other critical procurement milestones.

The procurement documents do not specify any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications, though all Illinois state contracts are subject to standard equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination requirements. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure requirements are identified in the available procurement materials. Vendors must disclose any current or pending contracts, bids, proposals, subcontracts, leases, or procurement relationships with units of State of Illinois government if they are for-profit entities. For contracts potentially exceeding $100,000 in annual value, vendors must disclose any registered lobbyists or agents communicating with state officers regarding the bid, including compensation details. The specific award value or budget range for the uniform buttons procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation. All contractors and subcontractors are required to maintain compliance with the 34 state certifications throughout the contract term and provide annual recertification by January 1st for contracts exceeding one year in duration, with violations subject to contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, and criminal penalties.