IDOC-DEC- tact vest- 1599-DRO

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure tactical vests and respirator masks for its TACT team. Specifically, the agency is looking to acquire 10 AVON C50 First Responder Respirator Masks and 15 Survival Armor Overt Trauma Reduction Spike 2 Vests. The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement, with bids due by October 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST. Deliveries must be made within 15 days of the order placement, and the contract period runs from the date of final signatures through June 28, 2024. The agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. Pricing for the commodities must be provided in accordance with the specified units of measure, without any included taxes unless accompanied by proof that the State is subject to the tax. The agency will award the bid in whole or in part.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors disclosed, and the agency has not specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement method is a Small Purchase, and the funding for this contract will be from the State of Illinois, though the specific award value or budget range has not been provided.