IDOC - FS - OTE Headphones - CARH

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of 384 clear, over-the-ear headphones by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The headphones must be equal to or an agency-approved equivalent of the KOSS CL-20 model, with a required delivery date of May 30, 2022 and no partial orders accepted. Bids are due by May 20, 2022, and the resulting Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) will be effective upon signatures of both parties and will expire on June 30, 2022. IDOC reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. Bidders must comply with all required certifications and disclosures, including those related to COVID-19 protocols, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement is being conducted by the State of Illinois and is limited to the Cook County jurisdiction. The State has issued a Notice of Electronic Submission Only, which requires all bids and proposals to be submitted through the BidBuy procurement platform, and any submissions sent outside of BidBuy will not be accepted or considered. The notice does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The notice also does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.