IDOC-Centralia CC-ICI-54CEN23123 Velcro, Zippers, Snaps - JWW

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) at the Centralia Correctional Center, is procuring velcro, zippers, and snaps to manufacture coats, pants, jumpsuits, and shirts. The procurement includes 7,500 yards each of velcro loop and hook, 5,000 each of 26-inch open end black zippers, 5,000 each of 5-inch closed end brass zippers, 7,000 each of 7-inch closed end brass zippers, and 1,000 each of 5/16 inch snap kits. Bids are due by 11:00 am CST on 11/4/2022 and must be submitted through the BidBuy system. The delivery date is 6/30/2023, and pricing is requested on a unit basis with freight included and F.O.B. destination. The state may implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements that exceed Executive Orders.

The contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are disclosed. The solicitation indicates the contract will be funded through the General Revenue Fund for Fiscal Year 2023, but the award value or budget range is not provided. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois' Standard Certifications, which outline various requirements related to compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions and delinquent debts, and obligations related to drug-free workplaces and the use of American-made products.