IDOC-GO-Red Training knives-NS

The state and local contract opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is for the procurement of 50 red gun training knives for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 with a required delivery date of April 6, 2022 and a BOA term from the date of signatures through June 30, 2022. Bids are due by March 23, 2022 and must be submitted through the state's BidBuy system. The agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded price for 15 days after contract execution. Vendors are permitted to propose equivalent brands or models, but the agency will make the final determination on equivalency. The purchase will be funded through the agency's fiscal year 2022 state funding source.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Vendors must be compliant with the required state certifications and disclosures, including Forms A and B, financial disclosures, and board of elections registration. The document does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is not specified, but it is limited to a BOA under $50,000.