IFB Behavioral Health Furniture for IDJJ Youth

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Behavioral Health Furniture for IDJJ youth. The solicitation seeks a one-time purchase of various furniture items, including bed frames, mattresses, dressers, chairs, tables, and desks, to be used at a new youth facility in Lincoln, Illinois. The IFB provides detailed specifications for 29 furniture items, with total quantities ranging from 2 to 107 units per item. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the due date of April 21, 2023. The contract will expire on December 31, 2023, with no renewal options. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the State will award to the lowest overall bidder.

The IFB indicates there is no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside for this procurement. However, vendors who hire qualified veterans or ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. The State may partially or fully fund the contract with federal funds. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the Notice of Award for a previous related IFB indicates the contract was awarded for $481,783.50 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Wiley Office Equipment Co.