ICI MED OFD24-5004 OC1332 Black Fleece AHE

The state of Illinois, through Menard, is seeking to procure 5,000 pounds of 30-inch black fleece fabric needed for the production of sweatpants and sweatshirts for the Illinois Department of Corrections' Industries program. The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a maximum value of $50,000. Detailed specifications for the fleece fabric, including fabric content, weight, construction, and colorfastness requirements, are provided in the BOA. Bids are due by August 31, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. CST, and the vendor must provide a sample of the fleece prior to award. The contract term begins upon final signature and ends on June 30, 2024, with pricing to be provided on a per-pound basis. The vendor is responsible for all shipping and handling, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The State reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and the vendor must have a fully executed BOA prior to shipping any products.

The procurement opportunity is open to any qualified vendor, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which cover payment terms, assignment and subcontracting, auditing and record retention, force majeure, confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, insurance, and other legal and administrative stipulations, are applicable to this contract. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not appear to require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology.