IDOC Cell Phone Detectors

The State of Illinois is procuring Yorkie brand cell phone detectors for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with contract number 24-426DOC-CENTO-B-38574. The term of the contract is from the date of signatures through June 28, 2024. The total quantity requested is 35 units, with delivery required by December 31, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CST, and submission is preferred through the BidBuy system. The agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 120 days after contract execution. The payment terms include compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act, a 15% Minority Contractor Initiative fee, and requirements for prevailing wage, federal funding, and timely invoicing. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, but vendors must comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications, which cover a wide range of requirements including compliance with Illinois laws and regulations, ethical business practices, environmental protections, and workforce policies. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are disclosed, and the procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The budget range for this procurement is not provided.