IDOC - go - TA - SDS - womens boot - carh

The State of Illinois is procuring one pair of women's boots for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The BOA specifies that the boots must be Bates Delta 8 inch side zip, non-insulated, and delivered by December 15, 2022, with a contract term through June 30, 2023. Bids will be opened on November 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CST and must be submitted through the state's BidBuy procurement platform. The agency reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling included, and the use of an equivalent brand/model is allowed, subject to IDOC approval. Vendors must be compliant with various state certifications and disclosures, adhere to COVID-19 protocols, and the contract is subject to availability of appropriated funds.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no indication of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The BOA does not specify an award value or budget range, but indicates the state reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution.