IDOC-ROB-BOOTS-ajb

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of various sizes of boots for individuals in custody at the Robinson Correctional Center (RCC) in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to purchase 264 pairs of 6-inch polyurethane boots with cloth lining, cushioned insoles, oil-resistant rubber outsoles, and Goodyear welt construction. The boots must be delivered within 30 days of the vendor being awarded the contract. Bids are due by 9:00 am CST on April 22, 2022 and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system. RCC reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. The contract term is from the date of final signatures through June 30, 2022, and the pricing for the boots must be F.O.B. Destination with all transportation and handling costs included. Vendors must comply with COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for contractors working in IDOC facilities, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available information does not include any listed award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.