IDOC men small engine vocational class materials JRA

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), specifically Menard Correctional Center located in Richland County, is conducting a brand name only procurement for small engine repair vocational classroom materials. The procurement seeks a comprehensive set of educational materials and training equipment for a small engine repair training program, encompassing 58 line items including ECHO Technical Education 2-Stroke Engine Training Kits, electrical training boards, engine components, diagnostic tools, and supplementary educational resources. Key deliverables include specialized instructional materials, technical manuals, training kits, engines, and associated tools designed to support vocational education for incarcerated individuals. The solicitation requires vendors to provide exact item specifications and will award to the lowest qualified bidder. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of May 23, 2025 at 10:00 am CST, with all items required to be delivered by May 31, 2025, and the contract term extending through June 30, 2025.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, though the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions typically include provisions supporting such participation. The total contract value is estimated to be under $50,000 and will be funded through state appropriations for fiscal year 2025. Vendors must be prepared to ship all items F.O.B. destination, with delivery accepted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement will be processed through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services using a small purchase method. No subcontractors are currently disclosed, and no external financing is indicated as necessary for contract fulfillment. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached Basic Ordering Agreement and Standard Terms and Conditions to ensure complete compliance with all state procurement requirements.