IDOC - ICI fabrics - akh

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring a three-year contract for the provision of various ICI (Illinois Correctional Industries) fabrics through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The contract will cover approximately 3.02 million yards of fabrics, with detailed specifications provided for the required satin, Dacron, and other fabric types. The successful bidder(s) will be responsible for delivering the fabrics to three IDOC facilities. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of April 29, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, with pricing remaining firm for the first year and subject to annual adjustments of up to 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, in subsequent years. The total contract term, including any renewals or extensions, shall not exceed ten (10) years.

The contract is not subject to small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business participation goals. However, subcontractors may be used for portions of the work exceeding $100,000. The contract has been awarded to multiple vendors, including Club Tex Inc., Ragold Corporation, Spec-Tex Inc., Acme Supply Co LTD, and Tabb Textile Co., with a total award value of $3,261,076 across all vendors. The contract does not appear to have any incumbent or current contractors identified, and the budget or award value range is not explicitly stated.