ILSOS Apparel with Embroidery IFB

The Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the production and delivery of vests with the ILSOS seal for staff members statewide. The IFB seeks bids for manufacturing and delivering approximately 4,430 vests in navy/blue color, with sizes ranging from small to 5XL. The vendor must be a union printing shop, and the products must be 100% American-made. The ILSOS seal is to be embroidered on the upper torso of the vests. The initial contract term will be from the date of execution to June 30, 2024, with three one-year renewal options. Bids are due by the Bid Opening Date indicated in the IFB, and pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system. The State may receive a discount for prompt payment.

The contract is subject to small business, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business set-asides, if applicable. Subcontractors may be used for portions of the work valued over $100,000, and the vendor must disclose any such subcontractors. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds. The award has been made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Stars and Stripes Inc., for an initial amount of $172,770, not to exceed $175,000 without a formal change order. The estimated amount for each renewal period is $100,000.