IDOC - Contract to Purchase Coal - Logan CC

The State of Illinois, specifically the Logan Correctional Center, is seeking bids for a two-year contract to purchase coal. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation outlines the requirements for the coal, including specifications for size, BTU content, sulfur content, and ash content. The successful bidder will be required to supply coal on an as-needed basis over the initial two-year contract term, which may be renewed up to a total of ten years. Bid submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy system, and the bid due date is August 3, 2023. The IFB details the pricing and invoicing requirements, as well as provisions for damages and contract termination.

The procurement does not include a small business or veteran-owned business set-aside, and there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total payments under this contract are estimated, and the State reserves the right to renew the contract for up to two additional years. Subcontracting is allowed, with disclosure requirements for subcontracts over $100,000 annually. The award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, and there were no unsuccessful bidders for the previous solicitation.