LCA- Cadet Blankets-SE

This solicitation is for the procurement of cadet-style blankets for the Lincolns Challenge Academy in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking proposals for 2,500 blankets in navy blue, gray, and khaki colors. The Scope of Work outlines detailed product specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines. Responses are due by March 15, 2022, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on March 5, 2022. The contract term is for one year with four one-year renewal options. Vendors must provide a unit price per blanket, and the total estimated annual value of the contract is $250,000.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on eligible organizations are specified. The current incumbent vendor is Acme Textile Corporation, which has provided the blankets for the past three years. Funding for the contract will come from the state's Department of Juvenile Justice budget. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois' Standard Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions, including requirements related to civil rights, political contributions, and insurance coverage.