IDOC - SHA - various steel

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure various steel materials through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois. The specific procurement includes three distinct steel items: 24 units of 1" x 1" x 16" Ga. Mild Steel Square Tube, 12 units of 48" x 96", 16 Ga Mild Steel Sheet Metal, and 12 units of 4 ft x 8 ft - 3/4" #9 Steel Expanded Metal. The contract, numbered 26-426DOC-CENTO-B-49152, is set to be opened on September 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with a required delivery date of September 12, 2025. The contract term will commence upon signature of both parties and conclude on June 30, 2026. Vendors must provide pricing F.O.B. DESTINATION with all transportation and handling included, and partial orders will not be accepted. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, and the Department of Corrections reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The contract is valued under $50,000 and will be procured through a small purchase method. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which includes requirements for prevailing wage compliance, insurance obligations, and various operational standards. Vendors will need to provide $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage and worker's compensation insurance. The state reserves the right to make final determinations on brand and model equivalency if alternative products are proposed. Vendors must be prepared to maintain books and records for three years and comply with all applicable laws. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, potential bidders should carefully review the standard terms and conditions, which outline the state's rights regarding contract suspension, termination, and potential modifications based on budget availability.