ICI - Centralia - Rip Stop for New Officer Uniform Pants

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of 30,000 yards of LAPD Navy ripstop fabric, 6.4 oz, 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, with Teflon fabric protection. The solicitation is issued by the Centralia Correctional Industries, part of the Illinois Department of Corrections, located in Clinton County, Illinois. The fabric will be used for new officer uniform pants. Bids are due by 11:00 am CST on 12/13/2018 and must be submitted via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Vendors must submit a fabric sample prior to the bid closing date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery required within 90 days of the order being placed. The contract term is through 6/30/2019, and pricing must be FOB destination with all transportation and handling costs included.

Vendors must be compliant with various Illinois certifications and disclosures, including providing a public contracts number from the Illinois Department of Human Rights, being authorized to conduct business in Illinois, and completing standard certifications regarding political contributions, conflicts of interest, and labor laws. Vendors must also disclose financial information, including ownership stakes and distributive income, as well as any relationships with registered lobbyists. For contracts over $50,000 annually, vendors must provide details on current and pending state contracts. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations, and the current incumbent is not identified. Payment will be in accordance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, and a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee will be deducted from the first payment.