ICI - Graham - cotton ticking GB

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is issuing a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the procurement of 2,900 yards of 44-inch wide, fire retardant treated cotton ticking fabric. The fabric must meet or exceed Federal Specification CCC-C-436E for Type Class 2, be 100% cotton, free from waste, and have white and dark blue stripes in an ACA type, style A weave. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CST on August 30, 2018 and can be submitted via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. The contract term is from the date of last signature through October 31, 2018, and pricing must be provided per-yard with freight included. The vendor will be responsible for shipping the fabric to the IDOC facility's warehouse receiving dock. The solicitation allows for "or equal" submissions, provided the bidder can demonstrate the product meets the specified requirements. The contract will be awarded through a small purchase procurement method.

This opportunity is not restricted to any set-aside designations or types of organizations. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The BOA does not provide any details on the possible award value or budget range.