IDOC - AE - library resources VIE - BMM

This state contracting opportunity is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 between the Illinois Department of Corrections and a vendor for the purchase of library resources. The BOA lists four items to be procured, including book tape, book pockets, and book cards, with quantities and unit prices provided. The bid opening date is March 17, 2022, and the Department requires delivery of the commodities by March 30, 2022. The BOA term is effective upon signatures of both parties and ends on June 30, 2022. The document includes standard payment terms and conditions, such as requirements for prevailing wage, federal funding, and invoicing, as well as provisions related to assignment, subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, and termination. Pricing must be in accordance with the specified units of measure, and the Department reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. The vendor must comply with COVID-19 protocols as required by the State.

This contracting 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 has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the requirements do not indicate the need to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology. The value of the contract is under $50,000, though the state has not provided an exact budget range.