IDOC - Prepaid Gift Cards - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure 15,000 prepaid gift cards equivalent to Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express that are non-refillable. The resulting contract will have an initial term of three (3) years with the option to renew for an additional three (3) years. IDOC is requesting bids from responsible vendors to meet these requirements, with bids due by December 4, 2020 at 10:00am CST. The required gift cards must have a minimum 12-month expiration period and no activity fees after initial activation. Pricing is requested for the 15,000 cards, including a fee per card and shipping costs based on 500 card increments. The total contract amount shall not exceed the maximum amount specified by the state prior to contract execution.

This solicitation will only accept electronic submissions through the state's BidBuy procurement system. There are no subcontracting opportunities, and the state may terminate the contract due to lack of funding appropriations. Vendors must adhere to state requirements regarding small business, minority, women, and veteran-owned business participation. The state has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or the available budget range for this procurement.