DOC-DIX-fingerprint ink pads-JS

The State of Illinois, specifically the Dixon Correctional Center located in Lee County, is seeking to procure 5 Sirchie Printmatic Flawless Fingerprint Ink Pads (SKU: PFP700) through a small purchase procurement method. The contract (R-286143, 26DIX0236) is a one-time purchase with a total value under $50,000, utilizing state funding for fiscal year 2026. Deliverables include ink pads to be delivered to the facility's warehouse receiving dock within 30 days of contract award, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement is designed to support the facility's policy requiring staff and individuals to wear ID cards and be fingerprinted when processed in or out. Bids are due electronically at 11:00 am CST, with the contract term beginning upon signature of both parties and ending on 6/30/2026. Pricing must be F.O.B. DESTINATION with all transportation and handling costs included, and the state reserves the right to award the bid in whole or part.

Vendor participation is restricted to those registered in Bid Buy, with no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements mentioned in the documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly stated. The unit price for the ink pads is $30, with a total purchase price of $150, representing a modest procurement opportunity. The contract does not anticipate or disclose any subcontractors, and third-party agreements will not be accepted. The procurement is being managed by the Illinois Department of Corrections, with the purchase request initiated by Jessica LaShelle (extension 3122) and administratively approved on 9-8-25. Vendors must submit the signed Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with bid information to be considered for the contract award.