IDOC- 7. 5oz Red Twill, 5. 2oz Light Blue Twill, and 7. 5 Navy Twill

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), specifically the Centralia Correctional Center, is seeking to procure textile materials for inmate clothing production through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 26-426DOC-CENTR-B-50120. The procurement involves three specific twill fabric types: 7.5-ounce red twill (10,000 yards), 5.2-ounce light blue twill (50,000 yards), and 7.5-ounce navy twill (50,000 yards), totaling 110,000 yards. These fabrics must meet precise technical specifications, including a 65% polyester/35% cotton composition, specific thread counts, yarn sizes, weight tolerances, and Pantone color requirements. The materials will be used to manufacture various clothing items for individuals in custody, including jumpsuits, coats, coveralls, pants, and shirts. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy prior to the December 4, 2025 deadline, with vendors required to provide a Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, and Business Enterprise Program Utilization Plan. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from the opening date.

The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and does not appear to have specific restrictions on vendor participation beyond standard state procurement requirements. Vendors must affirmatively declare that products are manufactured in the United States, with preference given to domestic products. Several compliance documents are required, including vendor disclosures that certify no forced labor, compliance with state regulations, and absence of debarment or legal impediments to contracting. Vendors must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. A $15 minority contractor initiative fee applies to contracts valued at $1,000 or more. The contract term runs from final execution through June 30, 2026, with delivery required within 45 days of purchase order execution. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the total fabric procurement encompasses 110,000 yards of specialized textile materials for correctional facility clothing production.