IDOC MEN White Jersey JRA

The State of Illinois, specifically Menard Correctional Center located in St. Clair County, is seeking to procure white jersey fabric for T-shirt manufacturing through a Basic Ordering Agreement (Contract No. 26-426DOC-MENAR-B-49493). The procurement involves three specific fabric configurations: 8,000 lbs of 23" width jersey, 15,000 lbs of 25" width jersey, and 300 lbs of 31" width jersey. The fabric must be a 50/50 poly/long staple cotton blend using 26/1 first quality yarn, with specific color requirements matching White Pantone #11-4800 TPX and an anti-shrink no resin finish. Bids are due by 11:30 am CST on 10/07/2025, with electronic submissions required through BidBuy or email, and all items must be delivered by 06/30/2026. Bidders must submit a fabric sample before award, which will be destroyed after contract execution, and pricing must include all transportation and handling costs, with delivery accepted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract value is under $50,000 and will be funded through State of Illinois fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The contract term begins upon signatures of both parties and extends through 06/30/2026, with delivery to the facility's warehouse receiving dock. The state reserves the right to award the bid in whole or part, with F.O.B. destination terms. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement follows the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive contractual provisions covering administrative and operational requirements, payment processes, vendor responsibilities, and compliance guidelines. Vendors should note that the contract is contingent on appropriation availability, and the state may terminate the agreement if sufficient funding is not secured.