IDOC - FY21 Coal Purchase Vienna CC No. 2

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is for the purchase of 1,000 tons of coal for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Vienna Correctional Center. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with electronic submissions only through the BidBuy portal. The coal must be delivered by January 15, 2021 and the contract term runs through March 31, 2021. Vendors must submit their bids by the due date of December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM CST. Pricing must be quoted FOB Destination, and the IDOC reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The procurement requires vendors to complete and submit various certifications and disclosures, including information about their business, financial standing, political contributions, and any current or pending contracts with the State of Illinois. Brand name specifications are used, but "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents do not provide details on the anticipated award value or budget range for this requirement.