IDOC-GO-SDS Boots-NS

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of men's non-insulated 8-inch side-zip boots by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). This procurement is through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) that will have a term from the time of signatures through June 30, 2022. The selected vendor must deliver the boots within 7 days of each order, with no partial orders accepted. Bids will be opened on January 5, 2022 at 10:00 am CST and must be submitted via the BidBuy system or emailed to the agency. The agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. The payment terms include compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act, a 15% Minority Contractor Initiative fee, and requirements related to prevailing wage, federal funding, and proper invoicing. The vendor must maintain insurance coverage and act as an independent contractor, with the contract subject to Illinois law and claims to be filed with the Illinois Court of Claims.

The opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the total award value is not specified, the agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution.