IDOC-Black, Navy Blue, White, Tan, Yellow Twill

The Illinois Department of Corrections, Centralia Correctional Center is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB B-51486) for the procurement of 105,000 yards of 7.5-ounce twill fabric in five colors: black (5,000 yards), navy blue (50,000 yards), white (25,000 yards), tan (10,000 yards), and yellow (15,000 yards). The twill materials must be composed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton and will be used by Illinois Correctional Industries to manufacture clothing items including jumpsuits, coveralls, pants, shirts, and coats for individuals in custody throughout the state. All fabric must meet specified performance characteristics including colorfastness and tensile strength standards, with samples requiring approval by Centralia Correctional Center prior to full order shipment. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. destination to 9330 Shattuc Road, Centralia, Illinois 62801, during facility operational hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-2:30 pm), with all goods required to be delivered no later than June 30, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based primarily on price as the determining factor. The bid submission deadline is April 6, 2026, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from opening. Written questions must be submitted no later than five days prior to bid opening, with all responses posted as bid amendments on BidBuy.

This procurement contains no small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, or veteran-owned business set-asides, though vendors may claim Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference where applicable with supporting documentation. All responsive vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway with an active, unexpired vendor registration number or must complete and submit a comprehensive State of Illinois Vendor Disclosure form along with their bid. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 are permitted with prior written approval and must complete Illinois Standard Certifications. The contract includes a $15 administrative fee for any vendor awarded a contract valued at $1,000 or more, to be deducted from the first payment issued. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the contract has an initial term commencing upon final execution and ending on June 30, 2026, with all costs including applicable tariffs and shipping fees to be included in the bid price, and the State reserves the right to partially or entirely fund the contract with federal funds, with the percentage and dollar amount to be disclosed upon notice of award.