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This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to procure basic funeral services for individuals in custody at the Robinson Correctional Center. The selected vendor will be required to provide all labor, tools, parts, materials, instrumentation, and equipment necessary to perform the funeral services, including transportation of remains to the funeral home, transfer of remains to the cemetery, a receptacle, and digging of the grave. All services must comply with state, federal, and local codes. Quotes must be submitted by August 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM, and the vendor's quote must remain firm for 120 days. The contract has an initial term of 5 years, with no option to renew. Pricing will be based on the line items provided in BidBuy, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed an amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution.

This is a small purchase procurement, and there are no subcontractor, set-aside, or minority business requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no information provided regarding any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range for this contract is not specified.