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The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is for the provision of basic funeral services for individuals in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) at the Robinson Correctional Center. The awarded vendor shall be responsible for the transportation of remains to a funeral home, transfer of remains to a cemetery, provision of a receptacle, and digging of the grave. The contract has an initial term of five years, and bids must be submitted by August 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid conference may be held, but attendance is not mandatory. The contract specifies pricing guidelines, including that expenses are not allowed and the total payments shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to execution. Subcontractors are not allowed under this contract, and the awarded vendor must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, as well as all state, federal, and local codes and regulations.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the information provided does not include any details on incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.