DOC-LAW SPSS aftermarket locking system Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections, is procuring the installation of a wedge locking system on 20 cell doors at the Lawrence Correctional Center. The procurement is a small purchase with sole source conditions, seeking a vendor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to prepare the cell doors, install the wedge surface mounted lock pockets, and weld them in place. The contractor must be certified and trained in the installation of surface mounted lock pockets and welding, and must comply with the Department of Corrections' procedures and security requirements. The contract is for a one-time installation project with no renewal options, and pricing is based on a total estimated value with no expenses allowed and a possible discount for prompt payment.

The procurement was conducted as a small purchase with sole source conditions, indicating there may not have been a competitive solicitation process. The contract does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value for the contract is estimated, but no specific budget range is provided.