IDOC- grants - SOS grant books

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring various reading materials, including fiction, non-fiction, reference books, and legal supplements, for 28 correctional facilities across the state through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The objective is to promote, support, implement, and maintain library services for the cultural, educational, and economic development of the State of Illinois and its inhabitants, including those in correctional facilities. The reading materials must be new and unused, and the awarded vendor(s) must deliver the items to the designated correctional facilities by December 6, 2024, unless another timeframe is agreed upon. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) who submit the lowest price.

The IFB includes preferences for certain business categories, such as minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The total award amount is $124,076.00, which has been split among four vendors: Middlemist Services LLC, Baker & Taylor LLC, Midwest Library Services, and RxG Nexus. The contract term is through December 31, 2024, with no renewal options. The procurement does not include any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements.