IDOC - 1332 - Centralia ICI - White Broadcloth - VLW

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Centralia Correctional Center, is seeking to procure 85,000 yards of white broadcloth fabric to produce boxers for individuals in custody throughout the state. The detailed technical specifications for the broadcloth are provided, including requirements for material composition, weight, thread count, construction, finish, roll length, width, and core size. The fabric must also meet specific performance standards for colorfastness, stain release, abrasion, shrinkage, pilling, tensile strength, and tear strength. Bids are due by March 14, 2024 at 2:30 pm CST, and delivery of the items is requested as soon as possible after contract execution, but no later than June 30, 2024. A sample of the fabric must be approved by the center before the full order can be shipped.

The contract does not indicate any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed an undisclosed maximum amount, and funding for this procurement will come from the state's general revenue. The contract does not allow for subcontractors, and no third-party agreements will be accepted. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for State and Local government contracts will apply, and vendors must comply with various certifications related to educational loans, employment practices, discrimination, environmental protection, lobbying, and other requirements under Illinois law.