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The state of Illinois is seeking bids for a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 to procure various art supplies for the Shawnee Correctional Center. The BOA lists 32 line items including canvas panels, brushes, paint, drawing pencils, and other art materials. The total estimated value of the BOA is not provided, but the term runs from the date of final signature through June 30, 2022. Bids are due by June 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM, and all materials must be delivered by June 30, 2022. The BOA includes standard State of Illinois contract terms and conditions related to payment, subcontracting, records retention, confidentiality, and termination. It also outlines requirements for COVID-19 protections such as face coverings and vaccinations or testing. Vendor certifications are required, but no information is provided about any set-aside programs, incumbent contractors, or funding sources.

The solicitation is being conducted electronically through the State's BidBuy system, and the State will only accept electronic submissions. Manual submissions in paper format or on electronic medium will not be accepted or considered. For Requests for Proposals, vendors must utilize a Primary Bid number to submit technical proposals and a separate Secondary Bid number to submit pricing proposals to ensure pricing remains locked until after technical evaluations are completed. The notice does not provide details on the specific products, services, or project being solicited, but focuses solely on the requirement for electronic submissions through the BidBuy system, which applies to all competitive solicitations issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services.