IDOC - FS - Offender Transport Bus Equipment - CARH

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure Offender Transport Bus Equipment for the CARH program through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The IDOC requires the purchase of 36 units of leg restraints, 45 padlocks for belly chains, and 36 belly chains with single handcuffs. Bids for this solicitation are due on May 7, 2021 and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system. The IDOC requires delivery of the items by April 30, 2021, and partial orders will not be accepted. The contract term will be from the date of signatures through June 30, 2021. Pricing for the commodities must be in accordance with the specified unit of measure, and the IDOC reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. The IDOC will make the final determination on brand and model equivalency for any "or equal" submissions.

Funding for this contract will be from state appropriations, and vendors must comply with all required certifications and disclosures, including those related to prevailing wage, minority contractor initiatives, and use of subcontractors. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.