DAT - Winter Uniform Hats

The Illinois Department of Administrative Technology is requesting bids on winter uniform hats (Stratton Campaign Style Felt Hat F40, Illinois Brown with black band) under IFB B-53899, with bids due November 12, 2026. This is a three-year as-needed contract with an initial term extending through June 29, 2030 and a maximum total term not exceeding ten years. The contract is not designated as a small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, persons-with-disabilities-owned business, or veteran-owned small business set-aside.

The scope specifies brand-name Stratton Campaign Style Felt Hat F40 in four sizing styles (regular, long oval, extra-long oval, and wide oval) with head culture sweatband lined with oil silk insert, size markings inside and outside the sweatband, and Illinois Brown color with black band. The lowest price responsive and responsible bidder must submit ten sample hats in various sizes within ten business days of written notification, with samples received by the Illinois State Police no later than fifteen business days after notification; contract award is contingent upon sample acceptance. All deliveries must be directed to the Illinois State Police Quartermaster at 3740 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, Illinois, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Orders must be received within sixty days of order receipt. All quoted prices are valid through June 29, 2030, with no price increases accepted without prior approval; prices must include shipping and handling. Subcontracting is not permitted.

Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Vendors must complete Illinois Vendor Disclosure Forms A or Forms B (if registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway) and the Offer to the State of Illinois form. Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference are available to eligible bidders. The State may terminate the contract for cause, convenience, or insufficient appropriation with thirty days' written notice.