IDOC Graham 1332 15-1 Correct Tick

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is procuring security vinyl for the manufacturing of crisis mattresses for its correctional facilities. Specifically, the procurement is for 1,000 yards of a high security 4-ply mattress ticking, with detailed specifications related to fabric composition, weight, tear and tensile strength, flammability, and antimicrobial properties. The contract term is from the date of final signature through August 1, 2023, with a 21-day delivery timeframe after the signed purchase order. Bids are due by May 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and must be submitted through BidBuy or email. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, with pricing required to be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling included. The contract includes standard state terms and conditions related to assignment, subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, and termination.

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 partially or totally fund the contract with federal funds and to deduct a 1.5% Minority Contractor Initiative fee from the first payment. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is not specified, but the procurement is for a Basic Ordering Agreement under $50,000.