IDOC STATEVILLENRC Canvas Shoes

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), specifically Stateville Correctional Center located in Will County, is soliciting bids for navy canvas slip-on shoes through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) designated as contract No. 26-426DOC-STATE-B-48521. The procurement involves acquiring 720 pairs of canvas shoes in five specific sizes: 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, with strict requirements for product equivalency to Charm Tech Jail Supplies standard slip-ons or Shoe Corporation of Birmingham #6199 unisex navy canvas slip-on deck shoes. Vendors must submit electronic bids through Bid Buy or email by July 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with delivery to be made to the facility's warehouse located at 20025 Division Street in Crest Hill, Illinois. The contract term will commence upon final signature by both parties and expires on December 31, 2025, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Pricing must be net after trade or quantity discounts and include F.O.B. destination pricing that encompasses all transportation and handling costs.

The procurement is a small purchase funded through state appropriations for fiscal year 2026, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned. All potential vendors must be registered in Bid Buy to be considered for contract award, and third-party agreements will not be accepted. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly stated in the documentation. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 3,600 total shoes across five size ranges, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. The procurement process emphasizes strict compliance with specified shoe characteristics, requiring vendors to prove product equivalency if not using the precisely named shoe models. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet the exact specifications for navy canvas slip-on shoes designed for correctional facility use, with a focus on quality, standardization, and precise sizing requirements.