IDOC - ADA Watches - SPEC - JTW

This is a small purchase contract opportunity from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the procurement of ADA-compliant vibrating wrist watches. The contract seeks to purchase 1,500 VibraLITE 8 watches, with an initial order of 250 units and additional orders placed as needed. The watches must have a minimum of 8 alarm settings and be in black or neutral colors. The contract term is from the date of signatures through June 30, 2023, with a unit price of $62.98 per watch plus $1 per watch in freight charges. Invoices are to be paid within 90 days of each shipment, and the state reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy platform by the due date of February 23, 2021.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The existing contractor, Circa Tempus LLC, has a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the state for the vibrating wrist watches. The state has not provided a specific budget range, but the initial order value is estimated at approximately $15,745. Vendors must complete various certifications and disclosures, including information about their business, compliance with state laws, and financial interests, regardless of the contract value.