IDJJ Telecom/Data Supplies

The State of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking vendors to provide various telecommunications supplies for their Illinois Youth Center facilities in Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. The requested items include Category 6 networking cable, outlet jacks, faceplates, modular panels, and cable management panels. The contract is structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement with a term from the date of final signature through August 31, 2019. Vendors must submit bids through the BidBuy procurement platform, and delivery of the items is requested within 15 days of the order date. The BOA provides detailed pricing information for each line item and specifies that the State reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. Vendors must comply with Illinois certification and disclosure requirements, and the State may deduct a $15 fee from the first payment for the Minority Contractor Initiative.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide information on award values or budget ranges. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including provisions related to civil rights, employment practices, environmental protections, and political contributions. The State will make the final determination on brand and model equivalency for any alternate products proposed by vendors.