DOC-law-manual can openers-as

The State of Illinois, through the Lawrence Correctional Center in St. Clair County, is seeking to procure manual can openers for its dietary department. The procurement is in the form of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with a contract term from the date of signature through June 30, 2023. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. CST on August 19, 2022 and must be submitted electronically through BidBuy. The selected vendor will be required to deliver the Edlund 1 Manual Can Openers, Model #S-1, within 30 days of being awarded the contract. Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends, to the Lawrence Correctional Center warehouse receiving dock. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The contract is subject to the availability of funds, and the agency can terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the agency has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract is contingent upon the vendor adhering to COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory vaccinations or testing for extended contact with staff or individuals in custody. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the agency has the right to audit the vendor's records. The vendor must also provide insurance as specified in the agreement.