IDOC - GRANTS - AESP Textbooks

The Illinois Department of Corrections is issuing a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the purchase of educational textbooks and supplemental study materials for the Adult Education and Vocational Program (AESP) at correctional facilities. The procurement seeks TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) Mastery 13/14 reading and math student books at two proficiency levels (E and M), manufactured by New Readers Press, along with Scoreboost supplemental study materials covering reading and mathematics disciplines. Specific quantities include 165 units of Reading Level E books, 165 units of Math Level E books, 195 units of Reading Level M books, 195 units of Math Level M books, and 20-22 units of various Scoreboost 10-packs across reading and mathematics topics. All materials must be delivered by April 15, 2026, to Decatur Correctional Center, with the contract term extending through June 30, 2026. Vendors must submit bids electronically by February 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM, providing per-unit pricing with complete extensions and totals, net of all trade and quantity discounts. The vendor is responsible for F.O.B. destination delivery with all transportation and handling costs included, accepting deliveries Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM excluding state holidays.

The procurement is classified as a Small Purchase acquisition under the Illinois Procurement Code with a contract value under $50,000. The State reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part and maintains the ability to terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice, contingent upon appropriation availability. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements applicable to service categories and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Contract awards of $1,000 or more trigger a $15 fee payable to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund under the Minority Contractor Initiative. Payment will be made upon invoice submission in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing required by July 31 for services or supplies provided through June 30. No specific set-asides or restrictions on respondent types are indicated in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned.