IODC Vienna - Re-Bid Contract to Purchase Coal Vienna CC

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of coal to be delivered to the Vienna Correctional Center in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a responsible vendor to supply coal on an as-needed basis over an initial 2-year term, with options to renew for up to 3 additional years. The coal must meet specific requirements including size, BTU content, sulfur and ash content, and samples will be taken from each truckload and analyzed, with the vendor responsible for costs if the coal does not meet specifications. Bids are due by August 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST, and the estimated total quantity for the 2-year term is 9,000 tons. The contract will utilize a pricing formula tied to the Producer Price Index, with a base price set at the time of award and adjustments allowed after the initial 12 months. There is no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside for this procurement.

The solicitation is a re-bid for this contract, and pursuant to a notice from the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, all submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy platform, as paper responses will not be accepted. Vendors must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to participate, and the contract has an annual value over $50,000, requiring additional disclosures. The solicitation outlines pricing and financial disclosure requirements for for-profit vendors, including the need to disclose any current or pending contracts with the State of Illinois, as well as any lobbyists or agents assisting with the procurement.