IDOC - grants - statewide - SOS grant library books

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is conducting a one-time purchase of reading materials, including books (fiction, non-fiction, reference) and legal supplements (law dictionaries, lawyer directories), 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 resulting contract will have an initial term through June 30, 2024, and the total term, including any renewals and extensions, will not exceed 10 years. The pricing for this contract is firm, and expenses are not allowed. Bidders are required to submit their response through the BidBuy online procurement system by the specified due date of March 29, 2024. The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds, and the State may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice.

This procurement does not have a small business set-aside, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The state has not provided any information regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Similarly, the state has not disclosed any possible award values or budget ranges for this one-time purchase of reading materials for the IDOC facilities across the state of Illinois.