IDOC men DOC 1370 black boots OFD 23-0304 CS

The state of Illinois is seeking bids for the procurement of black boots for the Menard Correctional Center through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) contract. The BOA requests pricing for various sizes and quantities of black boots, with a delivery deadline of June 30, 2023. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by November 9, 2022. The contract term runs from the date of final signature by both parties through June 30, 2023. The pricing terms require the vendor to provide FOB destination pricing, with all transportation and handling costs included. The State reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Vendors must comply with all COVID-19 protocols in effect, including vaccination and testing requirements for personnel entering IDOC facilities. Funding for this purchase will be from the State's fiscal year 2023 appropriations.

The State of Illinois requires all bid and proposal submissions to be made electronically through the BidBuy system. No paper or hand-delivered submissions will be accepted. The State's Standard Terms and Conditions, as well as comprehensive Standard Certifications, apply to this procurement. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it indicated a budget range or award value for this procurement.