IDOC - FS - ADA vibrating alarm watches - carh

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), has posted a contract opportunity for the purchase of vibrating alarm watches for individuals in custody who have been identified as deaf and/or hard of hearing. The IDOC is seeking to acquire a minimum of 500 vibrating alarm watches that meet specific technical requirements, including a large display, strong vibration and sound, at least 8 alarms, and a countdown timer. Bids for this contract will be opened on November 30, 2023, and the IDOC requires delivery of the watches by December 15, 2023. The contract term begins upon signature of both parties and ends on June 28, 2024. The pricing for the vibrating alarm watches must be in accordance with the unit of measure specified, and the vendor is responsible for weather-related shipping precautions.

The IDOC reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. Partial orders will not be accepted, and the vendor will be responsible for shipping or delivery of the watches to the IDOC facility's warehouse receiving dock. The contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IDOC has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract opportunity does not specify a budget range or maximum award value.