IDOC - SPEC - Core Hygiene Products - Transgender - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is posting a bid for the procurement of core hygiene products for transgender individuals in custody. The IDOC is seeking bids for various items including sports bras, hair ties, cosmetics, shave cream, deodorant, and other hygiene products. Vendors must be able to fulfill orders and deliver the products within seven business days. The contract term is for three years, with no renewal options specified. Pricing terms include that unit/base prices shall not be increased during the first year of the contract, and any increases thereafter are limited to 5% or less. The IDOC will allow one annual review of contract prices and substitutions.

This contract opportunity is not subject to any small, minority, female, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, and the total payments shall not exceed an unspecified maximum amount without a formal amendment. No additional details are provided regarding the incumbent supplier or the available budget for this procurement. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the September 1, 2021 deadline, and will need to complete various certifications and disclosures as part of their bid submission.