IDOC- Weightlifting Equipment

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Centralia Correctional Center located in Madison County, is soliciting bids for weightlifting and fitness equipment through contract B49041. The procurement seeks 11 distinct types of fitness equipment, including plyo boxes, rubber bumper plates, sandbag packs, battle rope anchor stations, and various weight machines such as bicep curl, triceps press, seated row, shoulder press, and pectoral/rear deltoid fly machines. Electronic bid submissions are required through BidBuy or email by 11:00 AM CST on September 3, 2025, with the contract term beginning upon signatures and concluding on June 30, 2026. Vendors must provide specification sheets for all items prior to shipment and ensure delivery F.O.B. DESTINATION, with acceptance limited to Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The primary contact for this procurement is Vanessa Wehking, and the contract will be procured through a small purchase method with a value under $50,000.

The procurement appears to have standard state contracting requirements, including compliance with prevailing wage regulations and potential federal funding provisions. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the standard terms and conditions document suggests potential considerations for minority contractors and vendor diversity. Vendors will be subject to performance reviews, background checks, and must maintain detailed records for three years. The contract includes standard state provisions for warranties, operational compliance, and potential termination based on funding availability or performance issues. Vendors must also comply with state and federal laws, maintain appropriate insurance, and be prepared for potential background checks. The contract does not specify incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure, and the total contract value is noted as being under $50,000, representing a relatively small procurement opportunity for fitness equipment at the Centralia Correctional Center.