IDOC - AE - tabe mastery class packs - carh

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring Adult Education materials, specifically TABE Mastery Class Packs, through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement includes items such as GED Prep 2022-2023 books and TABE Mastery Class Packs at various levels, with an estimated total of over 900 units. The resulting contract will have an initial term through June 30, 2023, with the option to renew for additional terms, not to exceed a total of 10 years. The IFB provides pricing details and indicates that the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a certain maximum amount. The procurement has a bid due date of February 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes a Small Business Set-Aside, as well as Minority, Women, and Veteran Small Business participation and utilization requirements. The awarded vendor, Textbook Warehouse, LLC, did not have any BEP (Business Enterprise Program) or VBP (Veterans Business Program) utilization plan goals. The contract is for the IDOC's Adult Education program and does not involve any farm leases or concessions. The estimated financial return to the state and gross revenue to the vendor for the life of the contract are not applicable.