IDOC-CentraliaCC-1332-Leather strips-VLW

This state contracting opportunity is being issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the Centralia Correctional Center. The procurement is for the purchase of 1,000 leather belt strips, with 200 strips measuring 3/4" x 55" and 800 strips measuring 3/4" x 72", all in black color. The purpose is to provide the materials needed for the IDOC's Inmate Correctional Industries (ICI) program to manufacture security belts for correctional officers. Bids must be submitted through the BidBuy system by 12:00 pm CST on 4/3/2023. The contract term will be from the date of signatures through 6/30/2023. Pricing must be quoted as unit prices per item, be net of any discounts, and include delivery to the facility's warehouse. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and vendors must comply with COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for IDOC facilities. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest total price.

This procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Standard Terms and Conditions document provided outlines the general contractual requirements and provisions for vendors doing business with the State of Illinois, but does not specify any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges. The procurement is for a relatively small value, as the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is for a total value under $50,000.