G3 Combat Apparel

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is procuring combat uniforms through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the posting date of January 29, 2026, and a submission deadline of February 10, 2026. Bidders must submit all required documentation as outlined in solicitation section A.1, with failure to meet specified requirements resulting in automatic disqualification. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying combat apparel uniforms that meet ISP operational standards and specifications. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and maintain $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance per occurrence. Evaluation of bids will consider the Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference designations, allowing qualified vendors to claim applicable preferences by submitting required affidavits or designating items as domestic products in their alternate description fields. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may terminate contracts for convenience with 30 days' notice or immediately for cause, with contract terms governed by the State Prompt Payment Act requiring invoices to be submitted by July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30.

Bidders must satisfy comprehensive Standard Illinois Certifications requirements applicable to all general services contracts, including prohibitions on educational loan defaults, felony convictions, bid rigging, environmental violations, and collusion, as well as compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, drug-free workplace standards, and Illinois-specific requirements such as registration with the State Board of Elections where applicable. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, though businesses claiming the Illinois Business Preference or Domestic Product Preference must meet specified criteria and submit appropriate documentation. All subcontractors used in contract performance must comply with the same certification and compliance requirements, with prior written approval from the State Purchasing Officer required before engaging subcontractors. Vendors must maintain records for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are utilized, and continue compliance throughout the contract term and any renewal periods. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the contract incorporates the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services, and false certifications subject vendors to contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, and criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.