IDOC Red Oak veneer plywood

The State of Illinois, specifically through the Graham Correctional Center located in Hillsboro, Moultrie County, is seeking a procurement of red oak veneer plywood for institutional furniture through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The solicitation requires 64 sheets of 3/4" x 48" x 96" plywood and 120 sheets of 1/2" x 48" x 96" plywood, both with plain sliced book and balance match A-1 faces on MDF core. The plywood must meet EPA TSCA Title IV and CARB approval standards. Bids are due by July 28, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., with delivery requested within 30 days after contract execution. The contract term runs from final signature through June 30, 2026. This is classified as a small purchase procurement with a value under $50,000, requiring vendors to be registered in BidBuy and submit pricing with freight included, F.O.B. destination. Delivery will be accepted at the facility's warehouse receiving dock, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The procurement is funded through state appropriations for fiscal year 2026, with payment terms contingent upon receipt and full compliance with state contract requirements. Vendors must provide domestic products and comply with various state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements and potential background checks for personnel delivering materials. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must be registered in the BidBuy system. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and regulatory requirements. The total contract value is under $50,000, representing a relatively small-scale procurement for institutional furniture materials. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure they can meet all technical, regulatory, and delivery specifications for the red oak veneer plywood.