IDOC-AE-Library Supplies-ILR-003-NS

This state and local contract opportunity is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) between the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and a vendor for the purchase of various library supplies. The IDOC is seeking to acquire items such as book pockets, pourable glue, and genre subject classification labels. The bid will be opened on April 22, 2022, and the vendor must deliver the items by May 6, 2022. The contract term begins upon signatures of both parties and ends on June 30, 2022. The pricing for the items is outlined, with unit prices and total costs provided. The IDOC reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution, and the agency may award the bid in whole or in part. Vendors must be compliant with state certification requirements, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination with transportation and handling costs included.

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services has issued a notice that the State will only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations, such as this one, through the BidBuy system. Manual submissions in paper format or on electronic media will not be accepted or considered. Vendors are required to submit their responses through BidBuy, and any information sent outside of the BidBuy system will not be accepted. The notice also provides instructions for submitting pricing information in Requests for Proposal (RFP), which may be applicable to this solicitation. The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range is also not provided.